One Pot Garlic & Shrimp Orzo

Creamy orzo pasta with seasoned shrimp, garnished with parsley and lemon slices, served in a bowl.

One Pot Garlic & Shrimp Orzo

Quick, easy, and incredibly delicious, this One Pot Garlic & Shrimp Orzo is the perfect weeknight meal. Combining the decadent flavors of seasoned shrimp with creamy, garlicky orzo. This dish is a family favorite that comes together in just one pot and in less than 25 minutes. Minimal cleanup and maximum flavor make this a go-to recipe for busy nights.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: garlic shrimp, one pot, Orzo, quick

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: people

Calories: 530kcal

Author: Lola Jay

Ingredients

For the shrimp

1 ½ lbs shrimp
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

For the orzo

2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon butter
1 shallot
4-6 cloves garlic
1 ½ cups orzo
3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup dry white wine optional
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
¼ cup heavy cream optional
¼ cup parsley - minced
salt and pepper - to taste

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Instructions

Shrimp

Clean your shrimp and pat dry. Add all your seasonings to your shrimp.
1 ½ lbs shrimp, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt
Heat the olive oil on medium high heat. Add in half the shrimp and cook for 45 seconds per side. Repeat with the remainder of the shrimp. Set the shrimp aside.
2 tablespoon olive oil

Orzo

Turn the heat to medium and add in the butter and olive oil. Once the butter has melted, add your diced shallots. You can also use white or yellow onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until aromatic. Add in the crushed garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon butter, 1 shallot, 4-6 cloves garlic
Add in the orzo and toast for 3 minutes.
1 ½ cups orzo
Deglaze the pan with white wine and simmer for 2 minutes.
¼ cup dry white wine
Add your chicken broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, and seasonings. Simmer on medium-low for 9-10 minutes or until al dente. If you like your orzo softer, cook for 10-12 minutes or until your desired doneness.
3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper - to taste, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Turn the heat to low. Add in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and heavy cream (if you are using heavy cream). Simmer for 3 minutes. Add the shrimp back in.
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup heavy cream
Remove from the heat and top with fresh parsley.
¼ cup parsley - minced

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