Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Orzo
Shrimp seared in garlic butter with lemon, tossed with orzo, spinach and Parmesan. One skillet, twenty minutes, bright and rich at once.
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Ingredients (11)
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled
- 1 1/2 cups orzo
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 4 oz baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Steps
- Season the shrimp. Sear in the oil over high heat 1 minute per side; remove.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter, add the garlic and pepper flakes for 30 seconds, then the orzo and toast 1 minute.
- Pour in the broth and simmer, stirring occasionally, 9 to 10 minutes until the orzo is tender and creamy.
- Stir in the spinach, Parmesan, remaining butter, lemon zest and juice. Return the shrimp and warm through.
- Finish with parsley.
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