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A skillet of creamy lemon garlic shrimp orzo topped with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese

Shrimp Orzo in Lemon Garlic Sauce

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1.5 cups dry orzo pasta
  • 3 cups low -sodium chicken stock
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 medium shallot , finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 cup dry white wine
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sear for 2 minutes per side until opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add shallots and garlic; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add dry orzo to the skillet and toast for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until the pasta smells nutty and turns golden.
  5. Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  6. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the liquid is mostly absorbed and orzo is tender.
  7. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
  8. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
  9. Adjust seasoning with remaining salt and pepper, then serve immediately.