Description
Shrimp Orzo in Lemon Garlic Sauce is a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your dinner table. Featuring succulent shrimp and perfectly cooked orzo pasta, this recipe is elevated by a zesty lemon garlic sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this quick and easy meal can be prepared in just 25 minutes. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, its bright flavors and stunning presentation promise to impress every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring salted water to boil in a large pot. Add the orzo and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for one minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for about three minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest; simmer for two minutes.
- Fold in the cooked orzo, tossing well with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg