Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 462kcal
Ingredients
- avocado oil to grease the baking dish
- 1 lb orzo
- 1 (5.3 oz) round Boursin I used the shallot and chive flavor
- 1 cup baby spinach
- juice of 1 lemon
- zest of ½ of the lemon
- 4-4½ cups chicken broth ¼-½ cup reserved for finishing
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- chives, fresh parsley, or basil leaves optional for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the dish: Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish and place the Boursin round in the center.
- Build the base: Scatter the orzo evenly around the cheese and add the spinach.
- Add liquids: Pour in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.
- Prep the shrimp: While the orzo cooks, toss the shrimp with grated garlic, kosher salt, and fresh ground pepper.
- Add shrimp: Remove the dish from the oven, nestle the shrimp into the orzo, and return to the oven for 10 minutes.
- Finish: Remove from the oven, stir everything together until creamy, and add reserved broth as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 908mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 731IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg
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