One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Orzo
Quick shrimp cooked in a lemon-garlic sauce with orzo for a light, flavorful dinner ready in 30 minutes. This Mediterranean-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs shrimp, orzo pasta, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 395 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
- 12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 1, zested and 1/4 juiced lemon
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 2: Add shrimp, salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove shrimp and set aside.
- Step 3: Add orzo, chicken broth, lemon zest, and 1/4 cup lemon juice to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook 8-10 minutes until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Step 4: Stir in remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, parsley, and cooked shrimp. Cook uncovered for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly, then serve hot.
