Description
This Shrimp Orzo with Lemon Garlic Sauce is a delightful and effortless recipe that brings together succulent shrimp, tender orzo pasta, and a zesty lemon garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Orzo Pasta:
- 12 oz orzo pasta
Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Lemon Garlic Sauce:
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine, optional
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Cook Orzo: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook orzo until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook in olive oil until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes. Add chicken broth, wine, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer, then whisk in butter.
- Finish Dish: Toss shrimp and orzo in the sauce. Stir in parsley, adjust seasoning, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a creamier version, add heavy cream before returning shrimp.
- You can swap the wine for more chicken broth.
- Pair with garlic bread or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired, Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg
