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Orzo and Shrimp Recipes

Creamy Garlic Lemon Orzo and Shrimp

A creamy garlic lemon orzo and shrimp recipe made in one pan. This easy seafood dinner is rich, flavorful, and perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian / Mediterranean
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

🟢 Shrimp:
500 g large shrimp (peeled & deveined)
Salt & black pepper
½ tsp red pepper flakes
🟢 Base:
3 tbsp olive oil
40 g butter
6 garlic cloves (minced)
2 shallots (diced)
🟢 Orzo:
300 g orzo pasta
800 ml chicken stock
120 ml white wine
150 ml cream
60 g parmesan cheese
🟢 Extras:
150 g cherry tomatoes
80 g spinach
1 tsp oregano
2 lemons (zest + juice)
Fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cooking spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook shallots until soft.
      Add garlic and oregano, cook until fragrant.
        Stir in orzo and toast for 2 minutes.
          Add white wine and let it reduce.
            Pour in stock and simmer 10–12 minutes.
              Stir in cream, parmesan, tomatoes, and spinach.
                Add lemon zest and juice, mix well.
                  In another pan, sear shrimp in butter 1–2 minutes per side.
                    Serve shrimp over creamy orzo, garnish with parsley.

                      Notes

                      • Do not overcook shrimp
                      • Add lemon at the end for best flavor
                      • Use warm stock for creamy texture