Shrimp Orzo Lemon Garlic

Shrimp Orzo Lemon Garlic is a bright and zesty dish that combines succulent shrimp with orzo pasta and a garlic lemon flavor, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Course: Homestyle Dinners

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: Garlic, Healthy, lemon, Orzo, Quick dinner, shrimp

Servings: servings

Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

Large skillet
pot for boiling water

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined

For the Pasta

1 cup Orzo pasta

For the Flavor Base

2 tablespoons Olive oil
3 cloves Garlic minced

For the Zest

1 large Lemon juiced and zested

For the Garnish

1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Instructions

How to Make Shrimp Orzo Lemon Garlic

Cook the orzo according to the package instructions. Once done, drain the pasta and set it aside.
In a large skillet, pour in the olive oil and heat over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Gently toss in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the lemon juice and zest along with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the cooked orzo to the shrimp mixture and mix well, allowing everything to heat together for an additional minute.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top before serving.

Notes

Serve with a lemon wedge for an extra citrusy burst.

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