Description
A delicious shrimp orzo dish with lemon and garlic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz orzo pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked orzo and parsley. Mix well.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for better flavor.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste.
- This dish can be served warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp, orzo, lemon, garlic, seafood, pasta