One Pot Lemon Orzo Shrimp
Total Time
40 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
(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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Preparation
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.
Step 7
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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.
