Description
A vibrant and nutritious meal combining tender shrimp with juicy mango, spicy chili, and fluffy orzo pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth (or water)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 red chili pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta in chicken or vegetable broth according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add diced mango and chili pepper to the skillet, and cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
- Combine the cooked orzo with the shrimp mixture.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Adjust the amount of chili pepper based on your spice preference. You can add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp, orzo, mango, Mediterranean, quick meal, spicy, healthy