Description
A quick and easy recipe for cooking shrimp with orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Add garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo pasta and toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in frozen peas and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving for brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 250
Keywords: shrimp, orzo, pasta, quick dinner, seafood