One Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Orzo
A delicious and easy One Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Orzo recipe packed with flavors and nutrients.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- large skillet
Ingredients
Seafood
- 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
Sauces and Oils
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 each lemon juiced and freshly zested
Seasonings
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- kosher salt
- black pepper
Pasta and Stock
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 ¼ cups chicken stock
Garnish
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 each lemon wedges for spritzing
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with the olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, red pepper flakes and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Stir and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the orzo. Cook, stirring often, until the orzo is slightly golden and toasty. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken stock and bring it to a boil. Reduce it to a simmer and cover the pot. Cook until the orzo absorbs the water and is fluffed up, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Add in the shrimp to the orzo and stir. Cover the pot again and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the shrimp is pink, opaque and cooked through.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and a spritz of lemon. Serve immediately!
Notes
For enhanced flavor, consider stirring in an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons of melted butter before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 225mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
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