Description
A quick and delicious one-pan meal featuring creamy Parmesan orzo and succulent shrimp, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the orzo and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add shrimp, salt, and pepper, cooking until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon juice before serving.
- This dish can be made with frozen shrimp; just add them directly to the pan.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg