{"id":"f97ce901-6643-4454-824d-f45cc27d8937","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/f97ce901-6643-4454-824d-f45cc27d8937","source_url":"https://www.howsweeteats.com/2021/04/one-pot-shrimp-and-orzo/","title":"One Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Orzo","description":"This one pot shrimp and orzo is weeknight dinner gold! The meal comes together in about 15 minutes and is absolutely delicious.","servings":2,"servings_text":"2","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://www.howsweeteats.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/garlic-butter-shrimp-orzo-11.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 pound raw shrimp, (peeled and deveined)","item":"raw shrimp,","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"peeled and deveined"},{"text":"3 tablespoons olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1  lemon, (juiced and freshly zested)","item":"lemon,","quantity":1,"preparation":"juiced and freshly zested"},{"text":"4  garlic cloves, (minced)","item":"garlic cloves,","quantity":4,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes","item":"crushed red pepper flakes","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"kosher salt and pepper","item":"kosher salt and pepper"},{"text":"1 cup orzo","item":"orzo","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2  garlic cloves, (minced)","item":"garlic cloves,","quantity":2,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"2 ¼ cups chicken stock","item":"chicken stock","quantity":2.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley","item":"chopped fresh parsley","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"lemon wedges, (for spritzing)","item":"lemon wedges,","preparation":"for spritzing"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with the olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, red pepper flakes and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Stir and let sit for 10 minutes."},{"number":2,"text":"Heat the butter in a large skillet (I like a 12 inch) over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the orzo. Cook, stirring often, until the orzo is slightly golden and toasty. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds."},{"number":3,"text":"Pour in the chicken stock and bring it to a boil. Reduce it to a simmer and cover the pot. Cook until the orzo absorbs the water and is fluffed up, about 12 to 15 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Add in the shrimp to the orzo and stir. Cover the pot again and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until the shrimp is pink, opaque and cooked through."},{"number":5,"text":"Sprinkle with fresh parsley and a spritz of lemon. I like to stir in another 1 to 2 tablespoons of melted butter for optimal flavor, but this is up to you. Serve immediately!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:13.192518+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:13.192518+00:00"}