Description
One Pan Parmesan Orzo with Shrimp is a delightful and creamy dish that combines tender orzo pasta and succulent shrimp in one easy-to-clean skillet. This recipe not only offers a rich blend of flavors from garlic, Parmesan cheese, and zesty lemon but also comes together in just 30 minutes—making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With its comforting texture and minimal cleanup, you’ll impress your family and friends without the stress of complicated cooking. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the seasoning to make it uniquely yours.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 1.5 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
- ½ cup white apple vinegar (optional)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until softened (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo pasta, gently toasting for 1–2 minutes. If using, add white apple vinegar.
- Pour in chicken broth, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 10–12 minutes until liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in shrimp until submerged; cover again and cook for another 3–5 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
- Remove from heat; mix in grated Parmesan cheese and heavy cream until smooth.
- Finish with fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot garnished with extra Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg