One-Pan Garlic Parmesan Orzo with Shrimp: 30-Min Dinner
Discover an incredibly easy and flavorful one-pan meal: Garlic Parmesan Orzo with Shrimp. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering a delicious and satisfying dinner with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and the cheese is melted.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or peas along with the orzo.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and Parmesan to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 550 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 700mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 50g
- Fiber: Approximately 2g
- Protein: Approximately 30g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 150mg