20-Minute Garlic Shrimp Orzo
Succulent shrimp and orzo in garlic lemon sauce is a fast Mediterranean diet dinner. Restaurant-quality flavor, easy to make in 20 minutes today.
🥘 Ingredients
Pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled
- 2 cups orzo
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley
- Red pepper flakes
📝 Instructions
- 1
Cook orzo according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- 2
Sauté garlic in olive oil 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes per side until pink.
- 3
Deglaze with wine and lemon juice. Add orzo and pasta water to create a light sauce.
- 4
Toss with parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
📊 Nutrition Facts
Per serving
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