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Delicious Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Orzo dish ready to serve.

Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Orzo

A quick and easy one-pan dish with plump shrimp, tender asparagus, and creamy orzo, bursting with lemony goodness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz orzo pasta
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 each lemon, zested and juiced
Cooking Essentials
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For sautéing
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking until they are pink and cooked through.
  4. Add the asparagus and sauté for a few minutes until tender.
  5. Stir in the cooked orzo, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

This dish keeps well in the fridge for about 3 days. For meal prep, consider freezing in portions. Don’t overcook the shrimp—just until they’re pink and opaque.