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Shrimp orzo with lemon garlic sauce in a bowl, garnished with parsley.

Shrimp Orzo with Lemon Garlic Sauce

A quick and delicious shrimp orzo dish with a bright lemon garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Shrimp
  • 8 ounces orzo pasta
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Use fresh or thawed frozen shrimp
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Toasted for better flavor
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust to taste for spiciness
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced Freshly squeezed lemon juice enhances flavor
  • to taste salt and pepper
Garnish
  • to taste fresh parsley, chopped For garnishing before serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Cooking
  1. Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, and sauté until fragrant.
  2. Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and cooked through.
  3. Stir in lemon zest and juice, and mix well.
  4. Add the cooked orzo and mix until well combined.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For variations, you can add seasonal veggies like asparagus or spinach, and for a creamy twist, mix in cream or goat cheese just before serving.