Description
A comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender shrimp and orzo pasta in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a large pot.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss in the shrimp, cooking until they are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
- Blend in the orzo pasta and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese and lemon juice.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare components separately for optimal freshness. Customize with seasonal ingredients or personal preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 170mg