Shrimp Parmesan Orzo with Spinach and Bell Pepper Recipe

This simple and tasty shrimp and orzo lunch or dinner idea is packed full of delicious vegetables! It's ready in less than 30 minutes and you can omit the shrimp to make it completely meatless!

Shrimp Parmesan Orzo with Spinach and Bell Pepper

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This simple and tasty shrimp and orzo lunch or dinner idea is packed full of delicious veg Shrimp Parmesan Orzo with Spinach and Bell Pepper Recipe

You can never have enough easy lunch and dinner ideas in your recipe box. Today's recipe is defintely one of them.

I love using shrimp in these recipes like this because it cooks SO fast, and it's pretty inexpensive when you buy it on sale or in bulk at a wholesale club.

Orzo is another favorite in our house. We often use it in soups, homemade rice dishes, salads and more. It's also quick cooking and budget friendly.

This Shrimp Parmesan Orzo is a great recipe to add your meal plan. It's perfect for busy weeknights, easy to double for a bigger family or for leftovers, and can be customized with the suggestions below in this post depending on what you like, or what you have on hand.

I always have many of these ingredients in my fridge, freezer and pantry and didn't even have to grocery shop the day I gave this a try.

Serve it with some garlic bread or breadsticks, or even a side salad if you want some more vegetables in your meal!

What is in Shrimp Parmesan Orzo?

Fresh Basil: Also called sweet basil and is an annual herb in the mint family. It's a great source of vitamin k, vitamin a, magnesium and iron. It has a sweet smell with a peppery taste.

Garlic: My love for garlic is real. I use it in almost everything I cook and I love the health benefits it offers. Garlic is part of the onion, leek and chive family. It's great for heart health and contains many vitamins and minerals.

Raw shrimp: Shrimp aka prawns are definitely a favorite at our house. They're fast and easy to prepare, budget friendly and delicious. We usually purchase them at Sam's Club for the best value.

Spinach: This dark, leafy green is great raw or cooked and you can preserve it by freezing, dehydrating or canning. It contains vitamin a, protein, iron and calcium.

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This recipe is ready in these steps:

Cook orzo according to package directions, set aside
Season shrimp with lemon pepper
Heat the olive oil in a skillet
Add the bell pepper and garlic, cook
Add the shrimp, cook
Add the orzo and spinach, stir
Remove from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese, basil and remaining lemon pepper
Serve