Description
A delightful dish featuring succulent shrimp mixed with tender orzo in a rich and creamy garlic lemon sauce, perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, tail-on
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heating a mixture of butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more oil or butter and pour in the uncooked orzo. Toss for about a minute before adding water or broth, following the package instructions. Stir until the orzo is al dente.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet along with fresh herbs. Stir gently and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve the creamy orzo into bowls, garnishing with extra herbs and lemon zest.
Notes
Always taste as you go and adjust the seasoning. Fresh herbs brighten the rich flavors in the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: shrimp, orzo, creamy pasta, garlic, lemon, seafood, family recipe