Air Fryer Orzo with Shrimp and Chorizo

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    439 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    European

Air Fryer Orzo with Shrimp and Chorizo

If you want a delicious, easy weeknight dinner recipe, try my Air Fryer Orzo with Shrimp and Chorizo recipe. This quick air fryer dinner boasts lots of flavor and cooks in less that 30 minutes making it an ideal weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 3 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 red onion , finely diced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika sweet
  • ½ tsp chili flakes
  • ½ tbsp sugar (optional)
  • 1 cup chorizo sausage finely diced or minced in a mini chopper, 150g
  • 1 ¼ cup orzo pasta 250g
  • 15 cherry tomato
  • 2 tbsp white wine (optional)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or stock made using vegetable bouillon or stock cube, 500ml
  • 1 lb Shrimp prawns), shelled and deveined, large, raw, 450g
  • parsley fresh, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Add olive oil and butter in the air fryer basket or a suitable container that fits in your air fryer. Heat for two minutes at 200°C /400°F, until the butter melts.
  2. Stir the salt, paprika, chili flakes, minced garlic, onion and minced chorizo. Cook for a further 3-4 minutes, stirring once, until the chorizo is crisp.
  3. Add the dry orzo pasta and cherry tomatoes. Stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes to toast the orzo.
  4. Stir in the wine and vegetable broth. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring once or twice during that time.
  5. The orzo should now be al dente (cooked but with a bit of a bite). Stir in the shrimp, making sure they are mostly covered with the pasta. Cook for 5 minutes or until the shrimp is cooked through.
  6. Garnish with plenty of chopped parsley and serve.

Notes

  • If you are using frozen prawns, you can quickly defrost them soaking them in water. Empty the water and refill a couple of times until the shrimp has thawed.
  • Shrimp cooks quickly and turns from a grey color when raw to an orange-pink when cooked through.
  • You can replace the chorizo with spicy Italian sausage if you prefer. Remove the casing and crumble the sausage meat before using.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to three days. Add a little water and reheat in the air fryer, microwave or a saucepan. Make sure the dish is piping hot before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 439kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 192mg (64%) Sodium 1712mg (71%) Potassium 403mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1472IU (29%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 98mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 439 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 439kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 192mg 64%
Sodium 1712mg 71%
Potassium 403mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1472IU 29%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 98mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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