Description
A delightful dish combining tender orzo pasta and juicy shrimp in a zesty lemon garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orzo pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and add lemon juice and zest; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cooked orzo and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
Using fresh shrimp enhances flavor. Avoid overcooking shrimp, and consider adding peas or spinach for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 170mg