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Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Orzo
5 from 28 votes

Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Orzo

Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Orzo features a toasted orzo pasta cooked in stock alongside shrimp sautéed with garlic, white wine, and lemon juice, finished with butter and parsley. The orzo absorbs the flavorful stock, while the shrimp develop a bright, buttery sauce with fresh lemon and garlic. This dish presents a balanced combination of tender pasta and juicy shrimp, suitable for a filling dinner with a citrus aroma.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 617 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

for the orzo
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta uncooked
  • 3 cups chicken stock or seafood stock or water, heated until boiling
  • 1/4 tsp salt
for the lemon garlic shrimp
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb Shrimp raw
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • lemon juice juice of 1 lemon plus lemon wedges for serving (optional
  • 3 Tbsp butter unsalted, cut into pieces
  • black pepper fresh cracked, to taste
  • salt fresh cracked, to taste
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped, fresh

Instructions

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  1. To make the orzo, heat 2 Tbsp of olive oil in a saucepan and add the orzo. Toast for a couple minutes over medium/medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until you start to see some of the orzo turn golden brown.
  2. Add the hot stock and make sure it's boiling before turning the heat down to low and covering the pan. Allow to cook for about 15 minutes until almost all of the liquid has been absorbed. Set aside while you make the lemon garlic shrimp. Note: if your orzo is still crunchy or very brothy, let it cook a little longer.
  3. To make the shrimp, start by heating 3 Tbsp of the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the minced garlic and sautee gently for a couple minutes until fragrant, but not browned.
  4. Add the shrimp and sautee for a minute or two on each side.
  5. Add the white wine and the lemon juice, and bubble until slightly reduced. Add the butter and allow it to melt in. Salt to taste.
  6. Serve the shrimp and sauce over the orzo and top with a sprinkling of fresh parsley and black pepper.

Notes

  • Swap orzo for cauliflower rice to reduce carbohydrates.
  • Scallops can replace shrimp as an alternative seafood option.
  • Add red pepper flakes for subtle heat according to preference.
  • Crumbled feta cheese complements the lemon and garlic flavors nicely.
  • Fresh baby spinach or arugula can be stirred in for added greens.
  • Other pasta types like spaghetti or linguine may be substituted, following package cooking directions.

Nutrition Information

Calories 617kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 16g (80%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 171mg (57%) Sodium 1128mg (47%) Potassium 505mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 788IU (16%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 97mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 617

% Daily Value*

Calories 617kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 171mg 57%
Sodium 1128mg 47%
Potassium 505mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 788IU 16%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 97mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.