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Description
Quick and flavorful shrimp and orzo pasta dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Add orzo to the skillet and toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add shrimp back to the skillet and heat through.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavor.
- Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg