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Sizzling Lemon Garlic Shrimp Orzo Skillet: A Burst of Flavor

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A delightful shrimp and orzo dish bursting with flavors from garlic, lemon, and fresh vegetables.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this delicious dish:

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups spinach leaves
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Boil salted water and cook the orzo until al dente; drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper, cooking until pink.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts and tomatoes soften.
  4. Stir in cooked orzo, lemon juice, and zest; heat through.
  5. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
  • Ensure shrimp are cooked just until pink to maintain tenderness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg