How do you know when shrimp are 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!

How long does it take to cook shrimp?

Shrimp cooks fast! The exact cook time depends on the size of the shrimp and the temperature you're cooking them at. But most large shrimp cook in 2-4 minutes (dependent on cooking temperature).

How long does it take to boil orzo?

When cooking orzo in boiling water, it cooks to al dente in 7-10 minutes. If you're cooking it in simmering liquid (like in this recipe), then it will take a few minutes longer.

One Pot Shrimp and Orzo with Tomatoes

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One Pot Shrimp and Orzo with Tomatoes is an easy, filling, and flavorful dinner recipe made in just one pan. Start by cooking up some fresh grape tomatoes then add the orzo and broth. Finish by topping with the raw shrimp to finish cooking.

Author: Kathleen
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6-8 servings
Category: One Pot, Dinner, Pasta
Method: One Pot
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 pints grape tomatoes, halved
1 lb dried orzo
4 cups chicken broth
Handful of fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced or torn

Shrimp

2 lbs large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails optional
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat - Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F.
Cook Tomatoes - Heat a large, deep sauté pan that has a lid over medium heat. Add the oil and cook the halved grape tomatoes with a pinch of salt until softened - about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for just a minute more until fragrant.
Add Orzo and Broth - Add the orzo and broth to the pan. Stir to combine and scrape any bits from the bottom and bring to a simmer.
Bake Orzo - Once simmering, cover the pan, and bake in the preheated oven for 13 to 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and the orzo is al dente. At 10 minutes, I like to give it a stir so nothing sticks to the bottom and you can always add a splash of water if needed.
Prep Shrimp - While the orzo bakes, toss the shrimp with the olive oil and spices.
Top with Shrimp - Once the orzo has absorbed the liquid and is al dente, top the cooked orzo with the shrimp in an even layer.
Broil - Place pan back in the oven, uncovered, and broil on high for about 3 minutes until the shrimp are cooked (opaque and pink).
Serve - Sprinkle with the chopped fresh basil and serve.

Notes

Instead of grape tomatoes, you can sub in two 14.5oz cans of diced tomatoes.

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 493
Sugar: 5.4 g
Sodium: 857.2 mg
Fat: 8.7 g
Carbohydrates: 61.8 g
Fiber: 3.7 g
Protein: 42.3 g
Cholesterol: 246.6 mg

Keywords: One Pot Orzo, One Pot Pasta, Orzo with Shrimp

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