This skillet meat really brings the flavor. I hope you enjoy.

Cheesy Shrimp and Orzo Skillet

Keep family nights enjoyable even after a long, busy day. (Stacey Little / Southern Bite)

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 teaspoons Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning, divided
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
• 3 cups chicken or seafood broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups traditional orzo pasta, uncooked
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of Creole seasoning.
3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil in the pan. Set shrimp aside.
5. Add the bell pepper and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent – about 5 minutes.
6. Add more oil if necessary.
7. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
8. Add the undrained tomatoes, broth, heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of Creole seasoning.
9. Bring to a boil, then stir in the orzo.
10. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
11. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender to your liking.
12. Add more Creole seasoning if desired.
13. Add the shrimp back to the top of the pasta and sprinkle the cheese over the top.
14. Turn off the heat and cover. Keep covered until shrimp has heated through and the cheese has melted.
15. Serve immediately.

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