Butter-Baked Shrimp with Creamy Orzo

Name: Butter-Baked Shrimp with Creamy Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.75 tsp Black Pepper; 0.5 cup Butter; 10.5 oz Cream of Mushroom Soup; 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes; 0.5 cup Diced Yellow Onion; 1 whole Dried Parsley; 2 whole Garlic; 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 lb Large Shrimp; 1 whole Lemon; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 cup Orzo; 0.25 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 1 tsp Salt; 0.33 cup White Wine

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Butter-Baked Shrimp with Creamy Orzo layers tender pasta in a rich, tomato-mushroom cream sauce with juicy shrimp and a generous drizzle of melted butter. The Parmesan adds nutty depth while lemon brightens each bite, making it both comforting and lively. Serve this cozy, oven-finished skillet for a relaxed weeknight dinner or an easy gathering with friends.

Prep10 mins
Cook40 mins
Serves6
DifficultyMedium

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2

Heat oil in a large, deep ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until it starts to soften, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt, and cook for 2 minutes.
3

Stir in orzo until it is coated and lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Add wine and cook for 1 minute, then stir in tomatoes and mushroom soup. Fill the tomato can with water and add it to the orzo mixture. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring often to prevent sticking, until the pasta starts to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; remove from the heat.
4

Top with 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese and arrange the shrimp in a single layer on top. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste, and crushed red pepper, and top with butter. Sprinkle with lemon juice; cover with foil.
5

Bake in the preheated oven until the orzo is tender and the shrimp is pink and opaque, 25 to 30 minutes.
6

Remove from the oven and stir until creamy. Stir in the remaining Parmesan, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.