One Pot Lemon Shrimp Orzo
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
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 14.5- ounce can diced tomatoes drained
- ½ cup frozen peas
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 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
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