One Pan Parmesan Orzo with Shrimp Recipe
This One Pan Parmesan Orzo with Shrimp is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender orzo pasta, succulent shrimp, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce. Easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Orzo Pasta:
1 pound
Shrimp:
1.5 pounds, peeled and deveined
Chicken Broth:
4 cups
White Wine:
½ cup
Yellow Onion:
1 medium, diced
Garlic:
4 cloves, minced
Parmesan Cheese:
1 cup, grated
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
Salt and Black Pepper:
To taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil and butter, cook onion, add garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Add Orzo and Wine (Optional): Toast orzo, deglaze with wine if using.
- Pour in Broth and Simmer: Add broth, lemon zest, salt, pepper, simmer covered.
- Add Shrimp and Cook: Stir in shrimp, cook until pink.
- Stir in Parmesan and Cream: Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan and cream until creamy.
- Finish with Lemon Juice and Parsley: Stir in lemon juice, parsley, adjust seasoning.
- Serve Immediately: Garnish with Parmesan and parsley, serve hot.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are thawed and patted dry before cooking for best results.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the dish’s spiciness.
- Season with salt and pepper at various stages to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: One Pan, Parmesan Orzo, Shrimp, Creamy, Easy Recipe
