Lemon Garlic Shrimp Orzo
A delightful Lemon Garlic Shrimp Orzo that’s simple yet packed with flavor. Perfect for a cozy dinner or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orzo pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Once al dente, drain it and set aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp. Cook until they are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Stir in the cooked orzo, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh garlic and feel free to tweak the amount of lemon to your taste. Consider adding vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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