One-Pot Shrimp and Pea Orzo
This quick and easy one-pot shrimp and pea orzo is a great weeknight meal!
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked orzo pasta (420 grams)
- 1 1/4 cup vegetable broth or stock (300 ml)
- 1/4 cup white wine (60 ml)
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 5 green onions , sliced
- 12 ounces shrimp (340 grams)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Parmesan cheese , for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cook into according to directions on the package, or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Return the pot to the stove and add the vegetable stock and wine. Stir in the paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic.
- Bring mixture to a boil, then add peas and green onions.
- Bring mixture to a boil again, then add shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until shrimp cook all the way through and turn pink.
- Return the orzo to the pan along with the lemon juice, lemon zest and butter. Cook for a few minutes until orzo soaks up the sauce.
- Serve immediately with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
Recipe from The Simple Bites Kitchen by Aimee Wimbush-Bourque.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 1065mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 847IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 3mg