One Pot Lemon Orzo Shrimp

One Pot Lemon Orzo Shrimp

from damndelicious.net

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 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

    Serve immediately.