Garlic lemon shrimp with orzo and spinach

Mediterranean COMBIFAST RECIPE

Garlic Lemon Shrimp with Orzo & Spinach

Name: Garlic Lemon Shrimp with Orzo & Spinach
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 300 g Shrimp, peeled; 160 g Orzo; 100 g Baby spinach; 200 g Cherry tomatoes; 3 cloves Garlic; 1 Lemon; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 handful Parsley

Juicy shrimp with garlic, lemon and a handful of spinach folded through orzo. Ready in 20 minutes.

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

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Ingredients

Shrimp, peeled300 g
Orzo160 g
Baby spinach100 g
Cherry tomatoes200 g
Garlic3 cloves
Lemon1
Olive oil2 tbsp
Parsley1 handful

Steps

1
Cook orzo in salted water; drain, reserving a splash of water.
2
Sauté garlic in olive oil 30 seconds, add shrimp and cook 2 minutes per side.
3
Add tomatoes and spinach until wilted, then the orzo, lemon zest and juice.
4
Loosen with pasta water, season and finish with parsley.

Nutrition per serving · estimate

Calories: 450
Protein: 34 g
Fiber: 4 g
Carbs: 48 g
Fat: 14 g

Allergens

Shellfish, Gluten

Substitutions

Shrimp → Chicken strips or chickpeas
Orzo → Rice or quinoa for gluten-free

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By CombiFast Kitchen · Updated September 5, 2026