One Pan Parmesan Orzo with Shrimp
A creamy one-pan meal featuring tender orzo and succulent shrimp in a garlic parmesan sauce. This dinner saves time and cleanup for busy families.
Pin Share Print Servings: 4 people
Calories: 480kcal
Cost: $18
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet (For one-pan cooking)
- 1 Wooden spoon (To stir orzo)
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp - peeled and deveined
- 1.5 cups dry orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth - or vegetable broth
- ½ cup parmesan cheese - grated
- 3 cloves garlic - minched
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook shrimp until they turn pink and opaque.
- Remove shrimp from the pan and melt butter to toast the dry orzo with garlic.
- Pour in the broth and oregano, then simmer until the liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in cream and parmesan until the sauce becomes thick and coats the pasta.
- Return shrimp to the pan and garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
Notes
Sear the shrimp quickly to keep them tender; they finish cooking in the residual heat of the pasta. Use freshly grated cheese for a smoother sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 420g | Calories: 480kcal (24%) | Carbohydrates: 42g (14%) | Protein: 32g (64%) | Fat: 22g (34%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 185mg (62%) | Sodium: 850mg (37%) | Potassium: 310mg (9%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 25mg (3%) | Iron: 15mg (83%)