One-Pot Shrimp Scampi Orzo

A different take on classic shrimp scampi, this dish is cooked in one pot and is ready in under 45 minutes. Serve with a side salad, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 625 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup finely diced onion
• ¼ cup white wine
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• ½ tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
• ½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ¾ cup orzo
• ½ cup frozen peas, defrosted
• 2 lemon slices

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and dried parsley in a small bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Melt butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil. Stir in orzo and onion, toss to coat, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent and orzo is lightly toasted, 4 to 5 minutes. Mix in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 3

Deglaze pot with white wine and stir until wine has cooked off. Pour in chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until orzo is tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Add peas and shrimp with marinade to the pot, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are light pink, 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 4

Divide between 2 dishes, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and garnish with lemon slices.