Description
A delightful dish combining succulent shrimp with tender orzo pasta in a zesty lemon and garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orzo pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 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
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Once the shrimp is cooked, add the cooked orzo to the skillet along with lemon juice and zest.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor. Don’t overcook the shrimp; they should be just pink and opaque. You can add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp orzo, lemon garlic shrimp, quick dinner, seafood pasta, busy weeknight meal