Description
A delicious and easy one-pot dish featuring juicy shrimp and orzo pasta, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo pasta and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 5 minutes or until shrimp turns pink.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes for more or less heat.
- Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: one pot, shrimp, orzo, easy dinner, pasta