One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp Orzo

Ingredients

• 12 oz Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup Orzo pasta
• 2.5 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 Lemon (zest and juice)
• 3 cups Baby spinach
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes(optional)
• to taste Salt and black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped(optional)
• 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Zest and juice the lemon.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp 1-2 minutes per side until just pink, then remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic; sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in orzo and toast 1-2 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour in broth, lemon zest, and half the lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.

5. 5

   Stir in spinach until wilted, about 1 minute. Return shrimp and any juices to the pan and warm through, 1-2 minutes.

6. 6

   Finish with remaining lemon juice, parsley, and Parmesan. Season to taste and serve immediately.