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Shrimp Scampi with Broccoli Orzo

This quick and easy Shrimp Scampi with Broccoli Orzo is a dish the whole family will love and it's ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 282 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces uncooked orzo pasta (or gluten-free pasta)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 cups of roughly chopped fresh broccoli florets only (no stems)
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp (tails removed)
  • kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Instructions

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  1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta and broccoli and cook according to package directions for al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup liquid before draining.
  2. Drain orzo and broccoli in a colander and add the oil to the pot over medium heat.
  3. Add the garlic and cook until golden, 30 seconds. Return the drained orzo and stir to combine all.
  4. Add 1/4 cup of the reserved liquid, or more as needed and cook 1 minute, stirring.
  5. Meanwhile, in a large skillet melt butter and oil over medium heat.  When the butter is melted, add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
  6. Add shrimp and season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes, flip, then add another 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
  7. Remove from heat and add red pepper (if using), lemon juice, and parsley.  Toss to evenly coat.
  8. To serve, divide the shrimp and sauce over 3/4 cup orzo.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4oz shrimp 3/4 cup pasta Calories 282kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 20.5g (7%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 180mg (60%) Sodium 251.5mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282

% Daily Value*

Serving 4oz shrimp 3/4 cup pasta
Calories 282kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 20.5g 7%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 180mg 60%
Sodium 251.5mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%

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