One Pot Lemon Orzo Shrimp

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Total Time

40 minutes

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Rating

(43)

Ingredients

4 servings

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
8 ounces orzo pasta
2 cups chicken broth
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
½ cup frozen peas
Juice of 1 lemon
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, onion and oregano, and cook, stirring often, until onions have become translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in orzo until lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in chicken broth and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, peas, lemon juice and shrimp. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

Step 5

Place into oven and bake until shrimp are cooked through, about 12-14 minutes.

Step 6

Serve immediately.

Chef’s notes

Best of all, it’s completely customizable to add in your favorite veggies. It’s the perfect clean-out-the-fridge meal.

Try adding andouille sausage, corn, zucchini and a little bit of red pepper flakes for some added spice.

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