One-Pan Lemon Shrimp Orzo

A quick and easy one-pan dish featuring lemon-flavored shrimp and orzo, ready in 45 minutes.

By heresyourbite

Original recipe source

Cook time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound shrimp
• 0 salt
• 0 pepper
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup orzo
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 0 parsley

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
2. Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
3. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
5. Add the orzo to the skillet and stir to coat in the garlic and oil.
6. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until the orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
7. Stir in lemon juice and zest, mixing well to combine.
8. Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to combine with the orzo.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
10. Serve the dish warm and enjoy your meal.