Description
Shrimp Orzo is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines tender shrimp with fluffy orzo pasta, all enveloped in a flavorful garlic, lemon, and herb sauce. Perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and elegant gatherings, this dish brings together vibrant flavors that will impress your family and friends. With its easy preparation and adaptability to various dietary needs, Shrimp Orzo is an inviting meal that promises to create lasting memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Rinse shrimp under cold water; chop garlic, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice basil.
- Cook the orzo: In a pot of boiling salted water, cook orzo for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and reserve some cooking water.
- Sauté garlic and shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until pink (3-4 minutes).
- Add tomatoes: Stir in halved cherry tomatoes along with salt and pepper; sauté for 2 minutes.
- Combine: Gently fold in the cooked orzo, lemon juice, and chopped basil. Use reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency.
- Serve hot: Plate your Shrimp Orzo immediately, garnishing with additional basil or parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg