Shrimp Orzo in Lemon Garlic Sauce
A quick and elegant skillet pasta with tender shrimp and orzo in a bright lemon-garlic butter and wine sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or date nights.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in white wine and lemon juice, simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in cooked orzo and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg