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One Pot Lemon Orzo Shrimp

A super easy one pot meal that the whole family will love – even the orzo gets cooked right in the pot!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion diced
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 8 ounces orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, onion and oregano, and cook, stirring often, until onions have become translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in orzo until lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Stir in chicken broth and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, peas, lemon juice and shrimp. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
  5. Place into oven and bake until shrimp are cooked through, about 12-14 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately.