Description
Bright, zesty, and perfectly creamy, this Lemon Garlic Shrimp Orzo is a one-skillet meal that combines juicy shrimp, garlic, lemon, and tender orzo pasta for a fast and flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup orzo
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat, add garlic to the skillet, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the orzo and toast for 1–2 minutes with the garlic.
- Add lemon juice and zest to deglaze the pan, scraping any bits from the bottom.
- Pour in the broth, bring to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 8–10 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Return shrimp to the skillet. Stir in butter and Parmesan (if using) until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, extra lemon wedges if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Shrimp Orzo, shrimp recipes, easy dinner, orzo pasta, seafood dinner