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Easy One Pan Shrimp and Orzo
This one pan shrimp and orzo recipe is absolutely delicious and so simple to make. A guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
471 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, American
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) Shrimp peeled and deveined
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 cups orzo
- 4 cups chicken broth or chicken stock
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1-2 tbsp lemon juice to taste
- lemon zest of 1
- small handful fresh herbs parsley, chives, dill and basil are all delicious options
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the peeled shrimp dry with paper towels then season generously with salt and pepper on both side.
- In a large, deep frying pan, skillet or braiser, add a splash of olive oil then add the shrimp and cook in batches for a minute per side until golden brown. The shrimp doesn't have to be fully cooked here as it will continue cooking later with the orzo.
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the butter to the pan then sauté the chopped onion and garlic until soft and translucent.
- Add the orzo and stir to coat in the oil then pour in the chicken broth.
- Season with salt and pepper then cover, bring to a boil and allow to simmer for 8 minutes until the orzo is almost cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Pour in the cream and add the lemon juice then place the shrimp on top of the orzo.
- Cover again and cook for another 2-5 minutes until the shrimp and orzo are fully cooked.
- Garnish with chopped herbs and lemon wedges then serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
471kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
176mg
(59%)
Sodium
1587mg
(66%)
Potassium
449mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
508IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 471kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 176mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1587mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 449mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 508IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.