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ne Pan Parmesan Orzo – Shrim

This One Pan Parmesan Orzo with Shrimp is a creamy, comforting dish made in just one skillet. Tender shrimp, rich Parmesan, lemon, and herbs come together with orzo pasta for a quick yet elegant weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 530
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound orzo pasta
  • 1.5 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup white wine optional
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated (plus more for serving)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Add onion and cook 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute.
  3. Stir in orzo and toast 1–2 minutes. Deglaze with white wine if using, let reduce.
  4. Add chicken broth, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 10–12 minutes until orzo is nearly cooked.
  6. Stir in shrimp, cover, and cook 3–5 minutes until pink and opaque.
  7. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan and cream until smooth.
  8. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/one-pan-parmesan-orzo-shrimp/

Notes

  • Use raw shrimp for the best flavor; pre-cooked shrimp may turn rubbery.
  • Stir the orzo occasionally while simmering to prevent sticking.
  • For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.