Description
One-Pot Shrimp Orzo is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the taste of summer to your dinner table. Succulent shrimp mingle with tender orzo pasta in a savory blend of garlic, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon juice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this one-pot wonder requires minimal cleanup and delivers maximum flavor. With its vibrant colors and rich aroma, it’s a comforting meal that feels indulgent without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the pot and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in orzo pasta and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until orzo is al dente.
- Remove from heat, then stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 180mg