CategoryMain Courses, Pasta, Seafood
Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp with Orzo is a bright, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that combines juicy, tender shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce with a zesty lemon finish, served over light, fluffy orzo pasta. This dish is Mediterranean-inspired, perfect for a weeknight meal or an elegant dinner.
½ kg large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
½ tsp smoked paprika
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic (minced)
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
½ tsp dried oregano
For the Orzo
1 ½ cups orzo pasta
4 cups chicken broth (or water)
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp lemon juice
For Garnish
Fresh parsley (chopped)
Lemon zest
Extra Parmesan cheese
Cook the Orzo
1
- Boil the Orzo:
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil.
- Add orzo pasta, salt, and olive oil.
- Simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender.
- Drain and Season:
- Drain any excess liquid and stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice.
- Set aside while cooking the shrimp.
Cook the Shrimp
2
- Season the Shrimp:
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Sauté Garlic and Butter:
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the Shrimp:
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer.
- Cook for 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Add Lemon and Herbs:
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, and fresh parsley.
- Simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
Assemble and Serve
3
- Plate the Orzo:
- Spoon the cooked orzo onto plates or a serving dish.
- Top with Shrimp:
- Place the garlic butter shrimp on top.
- Garnish:
- Sprinkle with extra parsley, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese.
- Pair with a Side:
- Serve with crusty bread, a fresh green salad, or roasted vegetables.
Pro Tips
4
- For Extra Creaminess: Stir in a splash of heavy cream to the orzo.
- Make It Spicier: Add extra red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper.
- For a Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free orzo or swap it for quinoa.
Ingredients
½ kg large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
½ tsp smoked paprika
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic (minced)
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
½ tsp dried oregano
For the Orzo
1 ½ cups orzo pasta
4 cups chicken broth (or water)
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp lemon juice
For Garnish
Fresh parsley (chopped)
Lemon zest
Extra Parmesan cheese
Directions
Cook the Orzo
1
- Boil the Orzo:
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil.
- Add orzo pasta, salt, and olive oil.
- Simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender.
- Drain and Season:
- Drain any excess liquid and stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice.
- Set aside while cooking the shrimp.
Cook the Shrimp
2
- Season the Shrimp:
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Sauté Garlic and Butter:
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the Shrimp:
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer.
- Cook for 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Add Lemon and Herbs:
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, and fresh parsley.
- Simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
Assemble and Serve
3
- Plate the Orzo:
- Spoon the cooked orzo onto plates or a serving dish.
- Top with Shrimp:
- Place the garlic butter shrimp on top.
- Garnish:
- Sprinkle with extra parsley, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese.
- Pair with a Side:
- Serve with crusty bread, a fresh green salad, or roasted vegetables.
Pro Tips
4
- For Extra Creaminess: Stir in a splash of heavy cream to the orzo.
- Make It Spicier: Add extra red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper.
- For a Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free orzo or swap it for quinoa.
Notes
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