Description
A creamy and bright shrimp orzo dish that comes together in under 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 cups orzo
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season shrimp with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat 1 tbsp butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until just pink; remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add remaining butter to the skillet. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30–45 seconds.
- Add orzo to the skillet and toast for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the chicken broth along with the lemon zest and juice. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has been mostly absorbed, about 8–10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the seared shrimp to the skillet and toss gently to coat and warm through, about 1–2 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. Use low-sodium chicken broth for better control over salt.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp, orzo, lemon, garlic, creamy pasta