One Pan Parmesan Orzo with Shrimp Recipe
Indulge in a delightful and easy-to-make one-pan meal with this Parmesan Orzo with Shrimp recipe. Creamy orzo pasta cooked in a flavorful broth, paired with succulent shrimp, and finished with a rich Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté, Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Orzo Pasta:
- 1 pound
Shrimp:
- 1.5 pounds, peeled and deveined
Chicken Broth:
- 4 cups
White Wine:
- ½ cup (optional)
Yellow Onion:
- 1 medium, diced
Garlic:
- 4 cloves, minced
Parmesan Cheese:
- 1 cup, grated, plus extra for serving
Heavy Cream:
- ½ cup
Butter:
- 2 tablespoons
Olive Oil:
- 2 tablespoons
Lemon:
- 1, juiced and zested
Fresh Parsley:
- ¼ cup, chopped
Red Pepper Flakes:
- ¼ teaspoon (optional)
Salt and Black Pepper:
- To taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil and butter, add onion, then garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Add Orzo and Wine (Optional): Toast orzo, add wine, simmer.
- Pour in Broth and Simmer: Add broth, lemon zest, salt, pepper, simmer until orzo is almost cooked.
- Add Shrimp and Cook: Stir in shrimp, cover and cook until pink and opaque.
- Stir in Parmesan and Cream: Remove from heat, add Parmesan and cream.
- Finish with Lemon Juice and Parsley: Stir in lemon juice, parsley, adjust seasoning.
- Serve Immediately: Garnish with Parmesan and parsley, serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Parmesan Orzo, Shrimp, One-Pan Meal, Creamy Pasta, Easy Dinner
