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Prawn Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Creamy prawn orzo is a high-protein, one-pan meal with juicy prawns, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes, offering bold, savory, and slightly spicy flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lb raw king prawns, peeled
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup orzo, uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup broccoli, finely chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss prawns with paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until evenly coated.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat; add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Add prawns and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink; remove and set aside.
  4. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and sun-dried tomatoes to the pan; cook 30 seconds.
  5. Add orzo and toast 1 minute, stirring to coat in oil and spices.
  6. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits, then stir in chopped broccoli.
  7. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. When orzo is tender, stir in spinach, heavy cream, salt, and pepper; cook 2–3 minutes until spinach wilts.
  9. Return prawns to pan and cook 2–3 minutes to reheat; serve immediately.

Notes

  • If the pasta becomes too thick, stir in a splash of water or broth.
  • Thaw frozen prawns completely before cooking.
  • For extra heat, increase the red pepper flakes.

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Keywords: prawn orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, creamy orzo, one-pan meal, weeknight dinner

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