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One Skillet Lemony Shrimp Orzo

Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
Servings 5 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds deveined shimp, tail off + butterflied
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • cups orzo pasta
  • 3 cups chicken bone broth
  • 1 bunch asparagus, chopped diagonally into 2" pieces
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • juice of ½ a lemon

Instructions
 

  • In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter. Pat shrimp dry and season to preference with salt and pepper. Add a single layer of shrimp to the pan, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Once cooked, remove to a bowl and set aside.
  • Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the same pan, add in onion and garlic. Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Add in orzo and sauté another 30 seconds to lightly toast.
  • Stir in bone broth and bring to a low simmer, stirring often, then reduce to low heat. Cover to cook for about 15 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Stir occasionally.
  • For the last 5 minutes, stir in asparagus cooking until tender.
  • Once cooked, remove from heat. Stir in shrimp, lemon juice, and grated parmesan cheese.