One-Pan Lemon-Dill Shrimp with Orzo

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Quick-cooked shrimp with orzo pasta, fresh lemon, and dill in a vibrant, lemony sauce that. This Mediterranean-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs shrimp, orzo pasta, chicken broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Transfer shrimp to a plate and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Add orzo pasta and stir to coat, cooking for 1 minute.
  3. Step 3: Pour in chicken broth, then add 1/2 cup lemon juice (from 1 lemon, juiced), 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and broth has reduced slightly.
  4. Step 4: Stir in reserved shrimp, 2 tbsp dill, and remaining 1/4 cup lemon juice. Cook for 2 more minutes until shrimp are heated through and sauce is glossy. Taste and adjust lemon or salt as needed.

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