Lemon Garlic Shrimp Orzo
Lemon garlic shrimp orzo is a creamy one-pan dinner with tender shrimp, fresh spinach, and bright lemon—ready in just 35 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550kcal
Equipment
- Medium bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb jumbo raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup orzo uncooked
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, 2 cloves minced garlic, juice from half of the lemon, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Set aside.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the orzo and the remaining 2 cloves minced garlic, cooking until the orzo is golden brown.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the orzo is fluffy and has absorbed the broth, stirring occasionally.
- Roughly chop the spinach and add to the skillet along with the shrimp mixture and heavy cream. Stir to combine. Cover and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the skillet and garnish with chopped parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
Tips for Success
- Don’t overcook the shrimp or they can become rubbery.
- Stir the orzo occasionally so it doesn’t stick to the pan.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust liquid if needed—add a little more broth if the orzo absorbs too much.
- This recipe calls for jumbo shrimp. Cook time may vary if using different-sized shrimp.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave. You may need to add a splash of broth or cream to loosen the sauce as it reheats.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 210mg | Sodium: 994mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1798IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 2mg
