How To Make Orzo with Shrimp and Lemon Recipe
This easy one-pot meal is full of delicious Mediterranean flavors with orzo pasta, shrimp, lemon, and feta cheese.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb orzo pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened.
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Add orzo pasta to the pan and cook until it starts to brown.
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Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil.
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Add shrimp to the pan and stir frequently until shrimp turns pink.
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Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until orzo is al dente and the liquid is absorbed.
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Remove from heat, add chopped parsley and crumbled feta cheese.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories : 538kcal
- Total Fat : 12g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 253mg
- Sodium : 1051mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 68g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 38g
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