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
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
- Add in the garlic and onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they start to brown.
- Add in your frozen peas, salt and pepper and stir occasionally, for about 1 minute.
- Next, pour in the vegetable broth and turn the heat up to high for about 5 minutes until it comes to a boil.
- Remove the pot from the oven and let sit 5-10 minutes to cool slightly.
- Then, blend the soup in the pot using an immersion blender or in batches using a stand blender.
- Once the soup is blended, heat on medium-low in the pot for about 5 minutes, taste and add additional salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve with a drizzle of greek yogurt, your favourite crackers or grilled cheese!
Notes
How to serve chili lime chicken thighs
- Chicken tacos: serve chicken with grilled tortillas, avocados, salsa, fresh cilantro, cabbage coleslaw mix and cilantro.
- Chicken bowls: serve with rice, pickled onions and cilantro.
- Serve with grilled veggies and your favourite grain.
- Chicken burrito bowls: serve with brown rice, black beans, chopped romaine lettuce, corn, avocado and shredded cheese.
- Make these barbecue chicken nachos with this chili lime chicken for an extra boost of flavour!
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