One Pan Lemon Shrimp Orzo
If you love an easy weeknight meal and you're a fan of seafood, then you will love my One Pan Lemon Shrimp Orzo. With just one pan, 40 minutes and a handful of simple ingredients, you will have a delicious and healthy dinner that's perfect for weeknights.
Servings: 4
Calories: 674kcal
Equipment
- Chopping Board
- Sharp knife
- Wooden spatula
- Medium Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 500 grams peeled raw prawns 1kg with shells on
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon finely ground sea salt
- 25 grams butter
- 1 brown onion finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 340 grams orzo
- 3 ½ cups chicken stock or broth, warm
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 120 grams baby spinach
- 1 lemon, zested
- 20 mL lemon juice
To serve
- Finely grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add the prawns to a medium bowl along with the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and ½ teaspoon sea salt. Toss to combine.
- Bring a large skillet or shallow casserole pan to a medium heat. Add the olive oil and then prawns and cook on about 2 minutes per side or until cooked through. Transfer the cooked prawns to a plate.
- To the pan add the butter and once melted, add the onion. Sauté until tender before adding the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant. Add the white wine and use a spatula to lift the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- When the wine has reduced by about half, stir in the orzo. Once the liquid has absorbed, add 2 ½ cups of warm chicken stock as well as the remaining salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a low-medium heat.
- Once the orzo has absorbed most of the liquid, add another half cup of warm chicken stock. Stir frequently to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Add the remaining half cup of stock and stir to combine. Stir frequently and when the orzo is tender, add the green peas and spinach. Stir to wilt the spinach.
- Add the lemon zest and lemon juice and stir to combine. Return the prawns back to the pan and stir through the orzo.
- Serve warm topped with finely grated parmesan.
Notes
Nutrition facts are an estimate only.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat before eating.Nutrition
Calories: 674kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 1664mg | Potassium: 938mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3608IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 4mg