Description
This one-pot Marry Me Shrimp and Orzo Pasta is creamy, garlicky, and bursting with fresh tomatoes and herbs. The orzo cooks right in the flavorful broth, absorbing every bit of buttery, spicy goodness. Perfect for a cozy weeknight or an elegant weekend dinner.
Ingredients
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup orzo pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, red and yellow mix
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 cup white wine
1.5 cups chicken broth, warm
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat shrimp dry and season with smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear shrimp for 90 seconds per side until lightly charred. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, toast orzo for 1-2 minutes until golden.
5. Add garlic and shallot, stirring until fragrant.
6. Deglaze pan with white wine and cook until mostly evaporated.
7. Gradually add warm chicken broth, stirring occasionally like risotto.
8. Add cherry tomatoes halfway through cooking the orzo.
9. Cook orzo until al dente and creamy, about 8-10 minutes.
10. Return shrimp and juices to the pan and stir gently.
11. Add Parmesan and remaining butter, stirring to combine.
12. Finish with parsley and optional lemon juice before serving.
Notes
Use large shrimp and pat them dry for better browning.
Add broth gradually to achieve a creamy orzo texture.
Leftovers can be reheated with a splash of broth to loosen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: Shrimp, Orzo, One Pot Pasta