Description
One Pan Parmesan Orzo with Shrimp is a creamy, comforting dish that you’ll want to make again and again. This one-pan wonder combines tender orzo pasta and juicy shrimp, all enveloped in a rich Parmesan sauce that’s both delicious and satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe comes together quickly without sacrificing flavor. Just sauté aromatic onions and garlic, toast the orzo, and let everything simmer together for a meal that impresses every time. Brightened with lemon juice and garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a delightful dish that brings everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Orzo Pasta
- 1.5 pounds Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- ½ cup White Apple Vinegar (optional)
- 1 medium Yellow Onion, diced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated, plus extra for serving
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Lemon, juiced and zested
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using); cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add orzo pasta; toast it lightly while stirring constantly (for about 1–2 minutes).
- If using white apple vinegar, pour it into the skillet; deglaze by scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Pour in chicken broth along with lemon zest; season with salt and pepper.
- Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, simmer for about 10–12 minutes until orzo is almost cooked through.
- Uncover skillet; gently stir in shrimp ensuring they are mostly submerged in liquid.
- Cover again; cook until shrimp are pink (about 3–5 minutes).
- Remove skillet from heat; stir in grated Parmesan cheese along with heavy cream until melted.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice along with chopped parsley; adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve hot garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg