Shrimp Orzo In Lemon Garlic Sauce

Name: Shrimp Orzo In Lemon Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1½ cup orzo pasta; 2 lb large shrimp; 1 shallot; 3 garlic cloves; 1 cup white wine; 3 cups broth; ½ cup fresh parsley leaves; 2 lemons; 7 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; freshly ground pepper; sea salt; red chili flakes

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings
4
Calories
500 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Greek, International

Shrimp Orzo In Lemon Garlic Sauce

Nevaeh Trevino

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This shrimp orzo in a lemon garlic sauce is rich, buttery, and ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick dinner or entertaining guests.

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Ingredients

Servings

1½ cup orzo pasta
2 lb large shrimp cleaned and deveined
1 shallot diced
3 garlic cloves minced
1 cup white wine
3 cups broth vegetable or chicken. For cooking the orzo. You can also use equal amounts of water. See recipe notes.
½ cup fresh parsley leaves chopped
2 lemons juiced and zested
7 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
freshly ground pepper
sea salt
red chili flakes

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, stir together shrimp, one tablespoon olive oil, one teaspoon lemon zest, a pinch or two red-pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, freshly ground pepper, and one garlic clove minced. Set aside to marinate. (You can do this step up to 1 hour in advance.)
Add two tablespoons of butter to a medium pot set over medium heat. When the butter starts to bubble, add the orzo and cook, often stirring, until the orzo is toasted, about 2 minutes, adjusting the heat as necessary. Stir in the broth, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until orzo is al dente, about 12 minutes. If you are using water for cooking the orzo, add ½ a teaspoon of salt.
While the orzo is cooking, heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, add half the shrimp to the pan in one layer and cook undisturbed until they start turning pink, about 1 minute. Flip and cook for about 1 minute more, then remove from the pan and set aside. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
In the same skillet, melt the rest of the butter.Add the diced shallot and remaining garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the reserved shrimp back to the pan with any juices that have accumulated. Add wine ( or broth), lemon juice, remaining lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and plenty of freshly ground pepper, and bring to a simmer. Let the wine reduce and finish cooking the shrimp, about 2 to 4 minutes. Don't overcook the shrimp.
Serve immediately in bowls with the shrimp on top of the orzo. Pour over generously the lemon garlic sauce, a sprinkle of parsley, and more lemon juice if desired.

Notes

Butter. For ease, you can both salted or unsalted in this recipe. If using salted butter, do not add any salt for cooking the orzo, and adjust the seasoning to taste after cooking. Same for the shrimp and sauce. I would marinate the shrimp with just a pinch of sea salt and would season again to taste while in the sauce.
Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only an estimate and can vary based on the products used.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 500kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 875mg (36%) Potassium 320mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1632IU (33%) Vitamin C 40mg (44%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 500 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	500kcal	25%
Carbohydrates	53g	18%
Protein	9g	18%
Fat	24g	37%
Saturated Fat	13g	65%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	53mg	18%
Sodium	875mg	36%
Potassium	320mg	7%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	1632IU	33%
Vitamin C	40mg	44%
Calcium	54mg	5%
Iron	2mg	11%