Description
A delightful one-pot dish combining succulent shrimp with tender orzo pasta in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Introduce the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo and chicken broth, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked and liquid is absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a creamier texture, stir in a splash of heavy cream after cooking the shrimp. You can replace orzo with zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg