Easy One Pot Lemon Orzo Shrimp (30 minute recipe!)
Servings: 4
Make this easy and flavourful One Pot Lemon Orzo Shrimp with pesto in just 30 minutes! A light & delicious meal for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb (450g) defrosted shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 + 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- zest of one lemon
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/4-1/2 cup pesto
- garnishes: fresh basil leaves, squeeze of lemon juice and/or a pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Add 3 tbsp olive oil to a large high-sided skillet or frying pan and turn to medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add the shrimp and 1 tsp salt. Cook 3-6 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through / pink. Transfer the shrimp to a plate or bowl and set aside.
- Keep the pan on medium heat and add the diced onion, cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the minced garlic, ½ tsp salt, dried oregano and ground pepper. Cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo and lemon zest until well combined with ingredients in the pan.
- Stir in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, keep at a simmer over medium-low heat until most of the liquid is absorbed and the orzo is al dente, about 10-12 minutes, stir occasionally to make sure the orzo doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan. If you have a lid for the skillet, keep it on the pan most of the way while the orzo cooks, removing the lid to stir.
- Once the orzo is cooked, add the shrimp back to the pan and ¼ cup pesto, stirring to combine and cook on low for another 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with 1/4 cup more pesto if desired.
- Remove from the heat and serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves, squeeze of lemon juice and/or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
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