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A skillet of golden shrimp and tender orzo pasta tossed in a lemon garlic butter sauce with fresh parsley.
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Shrimp Orzo in Lemon Garlic Sauce

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp , peeled and deveined
  • 1.5 cups dry orzo pasta
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large lemon , zested and juiced
  • 0.5 teaspoon sal t
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil and add the orzo pasta.
  • Cook orzo for 8-10 minutes until al dente, draining any excess liquid if necessary.
  • While orzo cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Sear shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest, scraping the bottom of the pan for flavor.
  • Add the cooked orzo and sautéed shrimp back into the skillet.
  • Toss all ingredients together for 1-2 minutes until thoroughly coated and heated through.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.