One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp Orzo
A comforting dish of tender shrimp and creamy orzo pasta, infused with a savory garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh or frozen, ensure they are thawed completely.
- 1 cup Orzo Pasta This rice-shaped pasta cooks quickly.
- 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted is best for controlling saltiness.
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced The star of the show.
- 3 cups Chicken Broth Preferably low-sodium.
- 1 lemon Lemon Juice From 1 lemon.
- ¼ cup Parsley, chopped For freshness and color.
- to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 2-3 minutes until they are pink and opaque.
- Remove them from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the remaining butter and let it melt.
- Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the orzo, then pour in the chicken broth.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
- Let it simmer for about 10 minutes or until the orzo is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Return the shrimp to the pot, squeeze in the lemon juice, and mix everything together.
- Finish with fresh parsley, stirring gently to combine.
- Dish it out and enjoy!
Notes
Add veggies like peas or spinach during the last few minutes of cooking for extra nutrition. For a spicy twist, add crushed red pepper flakes. Stir in a splash of heavy cream for a richer texture.