Description
Creamy Shrimp Scampi With Orzo is a quick, flavorful pasta dish made in 30 minutes with garlic, cream, and tender shrimp.
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Cook orzo in salted water until al dente.
2. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
3. Sauté shrimp in butter and oil until pink; set aside.
4. In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant.
5. Add chicken broth, cream, and Parmesan; simmer until slightly thickened.
6. Stir in orzo, then return shrimp to the pan.
7. Finish with lemon juice and parsley before serving.
Notes
For a spicier twist, add crushed red pepper flakes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently with a splash of broth to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
Keywords: Creamy Shrimp Scampi With Orzo, shrimp pasta, easy dinner