One Pot Lemon Shrimp Orzo
Ridiculously tasty and ridiculously easy to make. With tender orzo, plump shrimp, and simple veggies mixed in, this is a true one pan, 30 minute meal you will love.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12-15 cranks fresh-ground black pepper
- 1/2 medium yellow onion chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 and 1/4 cups uncooked orzo
- 3 cups low-sodium broth chicken, veggie, or seafood all work
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 3/4 cup frozen peas
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- fresh oregano or parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Warm 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sprinkle evenly with oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side, until pink and opaque, then remove to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook about 1 minute more, just until fragrant. Stir in the dried orzo and cook about 1 minute, to lightly toast.
- Pour in the broth. Increase heat to high until liquid boils, then return to medium so that the mixture is simmering gently. Cook for 10-12 minutes, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally and reduce heat further if needed to prevent sticking.
- When orzo is tender, stir in the tomatoes and peas. Taste and season with more salt and pepper, as needed.
- Return shrimp to the pan, sprinkle lemon juice on top, garnish with fresh oregano and/or parsley leaves, and serve.
Notes
- Olive oil is a good substitute for butter if you prefer it. I simply use butter here for more flavor.
- For a touch of heat, garnish with red pepper flakes as well as fresh herbs. For more citrus pop, add a smidge of lemon zest on top of the skillet or over each serving.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 292 kcal, Carbohydrates: 45 g, Protein: 12 g, Fat: 8 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 15 mg, Sodium: 689 mg, Potassium: 447 mg, Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 5 g, Vitamin A: 583 IU, Vitamin C: 22 mg, Calcium: 52 mg, Iron: 2 mg
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