Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of garlic shrimp and tomatoes paired with savory Parmesan orzo in this Mediterranean-inspired dish. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Orzo Pasta:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
Shrimp:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or broth
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook Orzo: Cook orzo in salted water until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: Sauté shrimp in olive oil until opaque; set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes, add tomatoes, wine, Parmesan, and cooked orzo; stir until creamy.
- Combine: Return shrimp to skillet, toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Garnish with herbs and lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add heavy cream or butter with Parmesan.
- Frozen shrimp can be used; remember to thaw and pat dry before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
