One-Pot Lemon-Garlic Shrimp and Orzo
A vibrant, no-fuss dinner featuring plump shrimp and orzo simmered in a zesty lemon-garlic broth with fresh herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs orzo pasta, shrimp, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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.
Ingredients
- 8 oz orzo pasta
- 1 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent browning.
- Step 2: Add 8 oz orzo pasta and stir to coat, then pour in 1/4 cup white wine and 1/2 cup lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 lb shrimp, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Stir in 1/4 cup fresh parsley before serving.
