Description
A quick and elegant one-pot dinner featuring tender shrimp, creamy sauce, and toasty orzo, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 shallot, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté shrimp on medium-high heat for 60–90 seconds per side until just opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Add shallot and garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Toast orzo for 1–2 minutes, then add stock and sun-dried tomatoes, simmer covered for 8–10 minutes until al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, butter, lemon juice and parsley, then fold the shrimp back in to warm through.
Notes
For a more luxurious flavor, toast the orzo before adding liquid. Serve with a crisp salad or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-pot stovetop sauté and simmer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 240mg