Lemon Parsley Shrimp with Orzo Recipe

Name: Lemon Parsley Shrimp with Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cups Orzo Pasta, Uncooked; 1/2 Tablespoons Butter; 1 whole Shallot, Minced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 pound Large Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; ⅛ teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 1 whole Lemon, Zested; 2 Tablespoons White Wine; 1 whole Lemon, Juiced; 1 cup Frozen Peas, Defrosted; 1/4 cups Flat-leaf Parsley, Chopped; 1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese, Shredded (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 cups Orzo Pasta, Uncooked
1/2 Tablespoons Butter
1 whole Shallot, Minced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 pound Large Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
⅛ teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 whole Lemon, Zested
2 Tablespoons White Wine
1 whole Lemon, Juiced
1 cup Frozen Peas, Defrosted
1/4 cups Flat-leaf Parsley, Chopped
1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese, Shredded (optional)

1
Cook the orzo according to the box instructions, omitting any oil it calls for.
2
When the orzo is cooked, drain and set aside.
3
In a large saute pan over medium high heat, add butter.
4
When the butter is melted, add in the minced shallot and let cook for 1-2 minutes.
5
Add in the minced garlic and the shrimp.
6
Season the shrimp with the salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
7
Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes on each side or until it is slightly pink and opaque.
8
Add in the white wine and lemon juice and cook for another minute.
9
Turn off the heat and add in the peas, parsley, and orzo.
10
Toss everything together.
11
Serve immediately topped with shredded Parmesan cheese.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cups Orzo Pasta, Uncooked, 1/2 Tablespoons Butter, 1 whole Shallot, Minced, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Lemon Parsley Shrimp with Orzo falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Parsley Shrimp with Orzo

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