Description
A quick and delicious dish combining shrimp and orzo pasta in a zesty lemon garlic sauce, perfect for a one-pan meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and cooked orzo.
- Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and parsley before serving.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the shrimp and always zest your lemons for greater flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean