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Shrimp Orzo Recipe

This shrimp orzo recipe makes a delicious and nutritious evening meal that can be customized to include your favorite ingredients.
  • cook TIME 20 mins
  • prep TIME 15 mins
  • total TIME 35 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 463 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

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

1

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.

2

In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

6

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.

7

Return the shrimp to the skillet and sprinkle with 0.25 oz parmesan cheese and 2 tbsp chopped parsley. Serve the dish hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 463kcal | Fat 17.2g | Saturated Fat 9.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Monounsaturated Fat 4g | Cholesterol 319mg | Sodium 579mg | Potassium 803mg | Carbohydrate 32g | Fiber 3g | Sugar 6g | Protein 43g | Vitamin A 1016IU | Vitamin C 19mg | Calcium 214mg | Iron 2mg