One Pot Lemon Orzo Shrimp

By PineyCook

Try this delicious One Pot Lemon Orzo Shrimp Recipe. Trust me on this, your whole family will be so happy you did, it's so good!

Ingredients

• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 8 ounces orzo pasta
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14 1/2 ounce) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, onion and oregano, and cook, stirring often, until onions have become translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in orzo until lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in chicken broth and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, peas, lemon juice and shrimp. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

Place into oven and bake until shrimp are cooked through, about 12-14 minutes.

Serve immediately.