Shrimp Orzo Recipe
- cook TIME 20 mins
- prep TIME 15 mins
- total TIME 35 mins
Ingredients (18)
- 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp equal to 24 oz raw shrimp
- 4 oz uncooked orzo
- 6 oz green zucchini cubed
- 0.25 oz shredded parmesan cheese
- 3 fl oz white wine
- 2 oz onion chopped
- 4 oz green peas
- 1/4 cup unsalted chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tbsp heavy cream
- 3 cups water for boiling
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Add 3 cups of water to a large pot and bring to a boil. Then add 4 oz orzo and stir. Continue to cook for 7 minutes or until it reaches your desired tenderness. Drain and set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.
Add 12 oz peeled shrimp and season with 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Stir fry the shrimp for 4 minutes and pour in 3 fl oz white wine. Increase to high heat and cook for 1 minute. Take off the heat and transfer the shrimp to a plate. Set aside.
Over medium heat, add the remaining 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Stir in 2 oz onion and cook for 1 minute.
Add 6 oz green zucchini and 4 oz green peas and stir fry for another 2 minutes. Add the boiled orzo and stir to combine.
Pour 1/4 cup unsalted chicken broth, 1/2 cup milk, and 4 tbsp heavy cream. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and continue to simmer for an extra 1 minute.
Return the shrimp to the skillet and sprinkle with 0.25 oz parmesan cheese and 2 tbsp chopped parsley. Serve the dish hot.
