# Lemon Orzo Pasta with Shrimp

This is an easy 1-pan lemon orzo pasta with shrimp that takes under 30 minutes to prepare and cook.

- Servings: 3 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 0.5 tsp Paprika
- 3 seconds Avocado oil spray
- 1 finely minced Shallot
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2.5 cups lower-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.25 cup Fat free half n half
- 1 zest and juice Lemon
- 1 chopped Asparagus bunch
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp Butter
- Chopped parsley
- Chili flakes

## Instructions

1. Dry the shrimp with a paper towel.
2. Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Sear the shrimp on medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
5. Add shallots and garlic to the same pan and cook for a few minutes until fragrant.
6. Add the orzo pasta and stir, letting it toast for 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Add bone broth and cook for around 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is cooked and creamy.
8. Add light cream and a squeeze of lemon juice and zest.
9. Add chopped asparagus and cook for a few more minutes.
10. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and stir.
11. Turn off the heat and add a tablespoon of butter, stirring until melted.
12. Plate the pasta and top with the seared shrimp.
13. Garnish with chopped parsley and chili flakes (optional).

## Equipment

- pan
- spatula

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPRKmWh9H/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/00b233e3-ec56-45c7-933a-c8b0772f03ac
- Extracted: 2025-12-07

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