Description
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Orzo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines succulent shrimp with orzo pasta, all tossed in a zesty lemon garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and cooked orzo.
- Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Shrimp Orzo, Shrimp Pasta, Mediterranean Shrimp Dish