Orzo with Shrimp and Asparagus

Name: Orzo with Shrimp and Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 SERVINGS
Cuisine: Italská kuchyně
Ingredients: 1 small onion; 180 ml cooking cream; 20 g hard aged cheese for the sauce + for sprinkling; 120 – 140 g orzo; 250 g frozen raw shrimp size 26/30; 400 g asparagus; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lemon; Pinch of dried chili; Salt; Ground pepper

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INGREDIENTS

1 small onion
180 ml cooking cream
20 g hard aged cheese for the sauce + for sprinkling
120 – 140 g orzo
250 g frozen raw shrimp size 26/30
400 g asparagus
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon
Pinch of dried chili
Salt
Ground pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1
Finely chop the onion, slice the garlic, and sauté in a tablespoon of oil until translucent. Add the shrimp and sauté for 8-10 minutes. Once the shrimp are cooked, add the cooking cream and grated cheese. Cook over low heat for one or two minutes until the ingredients combine into a smooth sauce.
2
Meanwhile, bring water to a boil for the asparagus. Salt it. Prepare another bowl with cold water, you can also add a few ice cubes. Break off the woody bottom part from each asparagus spear. Place the prepared asparagus into the boiling water, reduce the heat, and cook for 2-4 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus. The asparagus must remain firm and crisp. After cooking, immediately transfer it to the bowl with cold water. Let it cool and cut it into 2-3 cm pieces. Add these to the sauce with the shrimp.
3
Finally, cook the orzo according to the package instructions. After cooking, drain the orzo and immediately add it to the sauce. Mix, season with salt, ground pepper, and dried chili. Serve with lemon.

Hana Pospíchalová

Hanka from the blog www.vkuchynishankou.cz has been dedicated to a healthy lifestyle for 13 years. For Rohlík, she creates amazing healthy recipes that are full of flair and delicious taste!