Description
A comforting dish blending plump shrimp and creamy orzo in a luscious garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat until foamy.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss in the shrimp, cooking until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
- Blend in the orzo pasta and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pot while cooking shrimp to ensure they sauté instead of steam. Adjust cooking times as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, orzo, garlic butter, one pot meal, easy dinner, comfort food