Description
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of this Shrimp Orzo with Lemon Garlic Sauce. Succulent shrimp, tender orzo pasta, and a zesty sauce come together in a dish that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the Orzo:
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- Salt for boiling water
For the Lemon Garlic Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or additional broth)
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook Orzo: Cook orzo in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then cook until pink and opaque. Transfer shrimp to a plate.
- Make Sauce: Melt remaining butter in the skillet, add garlic and red pepper flakes, then deglaze with white wine and broth. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and Parmesan cheese until sauce thickens.
- Combine: Add cooked orzo to the sauce and toss to coat. Return shrimp to the pan, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, stir in a splash of heavy cream before adding the orzo.
- This dish pairs beautifully with a crisp green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
