Description
A delightful and uncomplicated recipe for Shrimp Orzo with Lemon Garlic Sauce that combines succulent shrimp, flavorful orzo pasta, and a zesty citrus-infused sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Orzo Pasta:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Orzo: Prepare orzo according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: In a skillet, cook shrimp in olive oil until pink and opaque; set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes, add wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, and butter. Stir in cooked orzo, Parmesan, and shrimp.
- Finish and Serve: Cook briefly, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute chicken or scallops for shrimp.
- For a creamier version, add heavy cream before Parmesan.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
