Easy 1-Pan Lemon Orzo Pasta With Shrimp

A quick and easy lemon orzo pasta with shrimp, ready in under 30 minutes.

By @ice.karimcooks

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 3

Ingredients

• 1 lb raw shrimp
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste pepper
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 3 seconds avocado oil spray
• 1 finely minced shallot
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup dry orzo pasta
• 2.5 cups lower-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 zest and juice lemon
• 0.25 cup fat free half n half
• 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
• 1 chopped asparagus bunch
• 0 chopped parsley
• 0 to taste chili flakes

Instructions

1. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
2. In a pan, on medium high heat, spray avocado oil then sear the shrimp and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set to the side.
3. In the same pan, turn heat to medium low, add shallots and minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
4. Stir in orzo pasta and let it toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Gradually add broth to the orzo, stirring often, until the orzo is cooked and creamy, about 10-15 minutes. Add more broth as needed to keep the orzo from sticking.
6. Add lemon juice and zest, half n half, Parmesan cheese and the asparagus.
7. Garnish with parsley and chili flakes then enjoy.