Description
A quick and delicious Garlic Butter Shrimp & Orzo Skillet recipe that combines succulent shrimp with tender orzo pasta in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the orzo is cooked, about 10 minutes.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and parsley, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon juice before serving.
- This dish can be served with a side of garlic bread.
- Feel free to substitute shrimp with chicken or vegetables for a different variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp, Orzo Skillet, Quick Dinner, Easy Recipe