Description
This Shrimp Orzo recipe is easy to make and visually appealing, perfect for everyday meals, parties, or special occasions. Save, share, and recreate this viral trend!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package directions in chicken broth. Drain any excess liquid.
- While orzo is cooking, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the pan and cook until pink and opaque.
- Combine cooked orzo, shrimp, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg