Shrimp Scampi with Orzo

This shrimp scampi with orzo, garlic, white wine, and lots of lemon is easy to make in one pot for a delicious meal full of Mediterranean flavors.

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

Ingredients

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

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.