Skillet Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Orzo

Name: Skillet Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek, Italian
Ingredients: 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 3 cups Chicken Bone Broth; 5 whole Garlic; 1 tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese; 0.5 tsp Italian Seasoning; 8 oz Large Shrimp; 1 whole Lemon; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tsp Olive Oil; 1.33 cups Orzo; 0.25 tsp Salt; 1 handful Spinach

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Greek 🇬🇷Italian 🇮🇹 High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Heart-Healthy ❤️Halal 🕌Pescatarian 🐟DASH

Skillet Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Orzo balances briny, tender shrimp with a bright pop of lemon and fragrant garlic, all wrapped in silky, brothy orzo. Fresh spinach wilts in for a delicate green note, while Parmesan adds a gentle savoriness. It’s a cozy weeknight dinner that feels light yet satisfying and comes together in one pan.

Prep15 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Warm olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning; sauté until just fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds.
2

Add the orzo and stir to lightly toast it, about 30 seconds. Pour in the broth, add salt and pepper, and bring to a gentle boil.
3

Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring now and then, until the orzo is almost tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 7 to 9 minutes.
4

Tuck the shrimp into the orzo. Sprinkle the spinach over the top. Add the lemon zest and lemon juice. Cover and cook the shrimp just until pink and opaque, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
5

Turn off the heat. Stir in the Parmesan cheese. Adjust the seasoning to taste.