Description
A quick and flavorful dish of shrimp and orzo pasta bathed in a zesty lemon garlic sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Orzo: Start by boiling a pot of salted water. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add shrimp to the pan, cooking for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Let it simmer gently for about 3-5 minutes.
- Mix in Orzo: Add the cooked orzo to the pan. If the mixture seems dry, stir in a bit of the reserved pasta water for consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley. Serve immediately, garnished with more parsley and lemon slices if desired.
Notes
Experiment with adding vegetables or swapping shrimp for chicken or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp recipe, orzo, lemon garlic sauce, quick dinner, family meal