00:02This creamy Cajun shrimp pasta is basically the food equivalent of a warm hug that happens to taste incredible
00:09and makes you look like you actually know what you're doing in the kitchen.
00:13Picture this, perfectly seasoned shrimp with that smoky paprika kick,
00:17nestled in a sea of tender orzo that's been swimming in garlicky tomato butter and finished with cream.
00:23We're talking about a 30-minute meal that tastes like you spent hours perfecting it.
00:27For the shrimp, use 1 pound of raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, salt and pepper,
00:331 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and 1 tablespoon of oil.
00:41For the orzo, use 6 cloves of garlic, minced, 1 1â2 cups of cherry tomatoes, halved,
00:472 tablespoons of butter, 1 cup of dry orzo, 3 cups of chicken broth,
00:511â4 cup of heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese with fresh parsley.
00:55Toss shrimp with seasonings in a bowl.
00:59Heat oil in a skillet and sear shrimp 1 to 2 minutes per side, then remove.
01:04In the same pan, melt butter, add garlic for 30 to 60 seconds, add tomatoes, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
01:11Add orzo, stir, pour in broth, and simmer 8 to 10 minutes.
01:15Stir in cream, return shrimp, add Parmesan and parsley if using.
01:21Toss 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
01:24For variations, substitute gluten-free orzo or rice for regular pasta.
01:29Replace heavy cream with coconut cream for dairy-free option.
01:32Add cayenne for extra heat.
01:34This dish delivers approximately 485 calories per serving with 28 grams protein.
01:39Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days and reheat gently with extra broth.
01:45Serve with garlic bread or a fresh salad.
01:47Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges for restaurant-style presentation.
01:52This recipe proves that restaurant-quality meals don't require professional training or specialty ingredients.
01:58Just good technique, quality ingredients, and the confidence to trust the process.
02:03The orzo cooks right in the pan, soaking up all those incredible flavors while the cherry tomatoes burst and create their own little sauce party with the broth.
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