How do you know when shrimp is cooked?

While raw shrimp is grey and translucent, shrimp becomes pink and opaque when fully cooked. It will also start to curl into a 'C' shape when cooked. Shrimp cooks very quickly!

Orzo is a very small shape of pasta that resembles a large grain of rice. It is often used in Greek and Italian recipes.

One Pot Lemon Shrimp Orzo | Kathleen's Cravings

Name: One Pot Lemon Shrimp Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1lb raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined - tails are optional; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Pinch of Salt and Pepper; 3 tablespoons butter, salted or unsalted; 1 cup orzo; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth or stock; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; Extra Lemon wedges, for serving

One Pot Lemon Shrimp Orzo

finished lemon shrimp orzo in a dutch oven.

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This Lemon Shrimp Orzo recipe is a weeknight miracle! A one pot dinner made in just around 30 minutes. The fresh lemon pair perfectly with shrimp. This shrimp with orzo recipe will be a new favorite all year long!

Author: Kathleen
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Mains, Pasta, One Pot
Method: Stove
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Shrimp

1lb raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined - tails are optional
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Pinch of Salt and Pepper

Orzo

3 tablespoons butter, salted or unsalted
1 cup orzo
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 1/2 cups chicken broth or stock
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Extra Lemon wedges, for serving

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Instructions

Marinate Shrimp: Toss the shrimp with the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper Set aside while you cook the orzo.
Toast and Cook Orzo: In a dutch oven or large sauté pan with deep sides, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the orzo and cook until slightly golden and toasted (just 2-3 minutes). Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a boil - make sure to stir and scrape any of the orzo or garlic off the bottom. Once boiling, lower the heat and reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until the orzo absorbs all the broth and is just al dente (about 10-12 minutes). I like to stir every few minutes to keep the orzo from sticking to the bottom.
Add Shrimp: Add the shrimp (and excess marinade) to the orzo and stir to combine. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes on low until the shrimp is cooked - stir every couple of minutes to keep things from sticking to the bottom. If needed, you can add a splash of water or broth to loosen things up.
Serve: Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve with extra lemon wedges. I also love fresh parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

Leftovers will keep fresh in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 384
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 715.9 mg
Fat: 20.6 g
Carbohydrates: 22.9 g
Fiber: 1.3 g
Protein: 27.6 g
Cholesterol: 208.5 mg

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