20-Minute One Pan Parmesan Orzo with Shrimp – Heavenly Dinner
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A quick and flavorful one-pan dish featuring shrimp and orzo with a rich parmesan finish.
- Author: Oscar
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add orzo and toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 10 minutes until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and cooked shrimp. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen shrimp—thaw if frozen.
- Substitute vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 180mg