Description
A quick and flavorful one-pot shrimp orzo dish with garlic, fresh herbs, and lemon—perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3–4 minutes.
3. Stir in orzo pasta and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, until orzo is al dente.
5. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley.
6. Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
Do not overcook the shrimp to keep them tender.
You can substitute vegetable broth for a lighter option.
Add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 180mg