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Shrimp Orzo in a cooking pan.
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Shrimp Orzo (One Pan)

This one pan shrimp orzo consists of an inviting base of juicy shrimp and orzo pasta. Add in your favorite seasonings and veggie ingredients for an absolute masterpiece!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Shrimp Orzo Recipe Shrimp Orzo
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 322kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp raw, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp garlic parsley salt adjust to preference
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups boiling water
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Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, oil, and garlic parsley salt. Mix together until the shrimp is well coated, then set aside.
  • Heat a cast iron pan over medium-high heat and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic, and cook for about 30 seconds.
    Butter cooking with garlic.
  • Add the orzo, stirring often until it is golden and toasted (about three minutes).
    Browned orzo in a pan.
  • Pour in the wine and cook down until it has absorbed. Add the boiling water. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes. The orzo should be almost fully cooked, with most of the water absorbed.
    Orzo simmering in a pan.
  • Nestle the shrimp into the orzo. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes. Uncover and stir until the shrimp and orzo is fully cooked and the water has fully evaporated.
    Shrimp added to th epan with orzo.
  • If desired, drizzle with lemon juice and top with fresh parsley. Serve and enjoy!
    Shrimp Orzo in a cooking pan.

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Nutrition

Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 1809mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg