High Protein Creamy Cajun Shrimp Orzo is a must-try!
A delicious and creamy dish featuring shrimp and orzo pasta with a spicy Cajun twist, packed with protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers, sauté until softened.
- Add garlic and shrimp, cooking until shrimp are pink.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and cook for another minute.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in orzo and reduce heat, simmer until orzo is cooked.
- Pour in heavy cream and mix well, cooking until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for desired spice level.
- Can add vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg