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Zesty Lemon-Butter Shrimp Orzo Skillet

Delight in this one-skillet wonder of zesty lemon-butter shrimp orzo, ready in just 30 minutes. Juicy shrimp, tangy lemon, and tender orzo merge harmoniously together, creating an effortless yet flavorful feast. Plus, with only one pan to work with, clean-up is unbelievably easy.
5
35 min
TOTAL TIME
332
CALORIES
$3.36
PER SERVING
Zesty Lemon-Butter Shrimp Orzo Skillet
Ingredients
11 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Unsalted Butter
1 tbsp unsalted butter
Meyer Lemons
2 whole meyer lemons
Lower Sodium Chicken Broth
3 cups lower sodium chicken broth
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Kosher Salt
3/4 tsp kosher salt
Shallots
1/3 cup shallots
finely chopped
Dry Orzo
1 1/4 cups dry orzo
Garlic
3 cloves garlic
minced
Black Pepper
1 tsp black pepper
Baby Spinach
3 cups baby spinach
Shrimp
1 lb shrimp
peeled and deveined
Directions
9 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Heat butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add shrimp to the heated skillet, season with 1/4 teaspoon of the kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Once cooked, move the shrimp to a plate.
3
Slice one Meyer lemon and sear the slices in the same skillet until golden on each side, about 1 minute. Set aside for garnish.
4
Pour remaining tablespoon of oil into the pan and reduce heat to medium. Add the shallots and minced garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes or until softened and aromatic.
5
Stir in the orzo, making sure to coat the grains with the oil and flavors in the pan. Cook for 1 more minute.
6
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce heat to a simmer, letting it cook for 10 to 12 minutes. This allows the orzo to become al dente and absorb most of the liquid.
7
Add the fresh baby spinach and remaining salt and pepper to the skillet, stirring until the spinach has wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
8
Finally, return the cooked shrimp to the pan, adding zest and juice from the second Meyer lemon. Stir everything together to heat and combine the flavors.
9
Garnish with previously seared lemon slices just before serving. Enjoy this delightful one-pan meal hot.
Health Info
Macros
16g
CARBS
15g
FAT
33g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
MILK
CRUSTACEAN SHELLFISH
WHEAT