Description
Shrimp Orzo In Lemon Garlic Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that elevates any weeknight dinner or special occasion. Featuring tender shrimp and fluffy orzo pasta enveloped in a zesty lemon garlic sauce, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp; season with salt and pepper. Cook until pink and opaque (2-3 minutes per side). Remove shrimp from skillet.
- Pour chicken broth into the same skillet along with lemon juice, zest, and red pepper flakes; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cooked orzo to absorb flavors for about 2 minutes.
- Return shrimp to the skillet; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 220mg