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Shrimp Orzo

Shrimp Orzo

Shrimp orzo made easy: buttery, garlicky one-pot pasta with lemon and herbs.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 482 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • large non-stick skillet
  • pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 lb. shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning divided
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoon butter divided
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • cup white wine
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • Parsley to garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl pat the shrimps dry with paper towel, and mix them with salt, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Melt 1 tbsp. of butter in a large, non-stick skillet on medium heat. Add shrimp and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, just until it cooks through.
  • Meanwhile bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook orzo pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
  • Remove the shrimps from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp. of butter and melt until it just starts to brown. Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent and fragrant.
  • Once the garlic is cooked, add wine and cook for a couple of minutes. Next add heavy cream and once the liquid is simmering, add cooked orzo, salt and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
  • Add crumbled feta cheese and mix with orzo. Now add shrimp back into the skillet and reheat. Serve with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 204mgSodium: 657mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
Keyword creamy shrimp, Shrimp Orzo
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