One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Orzo
A vibrant Mediterranean dish where tender shrimp and orzo simmer in a zesty lemon-garlic broth with fresh herbs, ready in under 30 minutes. This Mediterranean one-pot recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs orzo pasta, olive oil, and garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 420 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz orzo pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 12 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 2: Add 12 ounces orzo pasta and stir for 1 minute to coat in oil, then pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Step 3: Add 12 ounces shrimp, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring once, until shrimp turn pink and orzo is tender.
- Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped parsley and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for 1 minute until cheese melts, then taste and adjust salt if needed.
