Shrimp and Orzo in Garlic Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

kosher salt

to taste

extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp

butter

1/2 tbsp

shallots thinly sliced

1

garlic chopped

4 cloves

dry white wine

1/4 cup

lemon juiced

1

canned diced tomatoes

7 oz

water

1/4 cup

orzo

3/4 cup

dried thyme

1/2 tsp

cayenne pepper

to taste

shrimp peeled, deveined, rinsed

3/4 lb

baby spinach

2 1/2 oz

fresh herbs chopped

optional

lemon sliced

for serving

Method

1. 01Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. 02Heat olive oil and butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high. Add shallots and sauté 3 minutes.
3. 03Add garlic and toss until fragrant.
4. 04Add white wine and cook 1 minute.
5. 05Stir in lemon juice, canned tomatoes, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. 06Stir in thyme, salt, and cayenne to taste.
7. 07Add orzo to boiling salted water and cook until al dente per package instructions. Drain and transfer to serving dish.
8. 08Add shrimp to the tomato sauce, coat well, and cook until pink, about 5 minutes.
9. 09Remove from heat and stir in spinach to wilt. Top orzo with shrimp and sauce.
10. 10Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve with lemon slices.