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Easy Lemon Shrimp Orzo
This Lemon Shrimp Orzo recipe is a one-pot meal that’s fresh, zesty, and so delicious! A quick and easy weeknight dinner that's great for leftovers, too!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Shelly📖 cookiesandcups
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
- skillet
- pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a large bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, 5 minced garlic cloves, crushed red pepper, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add in the shrimp and stir to coat. Set aside.
Italian seasoning1 teaspoon
2
Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add in the orzo, stirring frequently until golden. Add in the remaining 3 tablespoons of garlic and cook for an additional ⏱️ 30 seconds. Slowly add in the chicken stick and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a low, cover the pot with a lid and simmer for ⏱️ 15 minutes until the broth is absorbed (the orzo won’t be cooked completely). Add in the shrimp and the lemon juice mixture into the orzo, stir to combine, cover the pot again and cook for an additional ⏱️ 8 -10 minutes, until the shrimp is pink, and the orzo is cooked.
butter, divided5 tablespoons
3
Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and season with more salt and pepper if desired.
butter, divided5 tablespoons
4
Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges to serve.
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