# Creamy Lemon Orzo with Shrimp

Creamy Lemon Orzo with Shrimp is a delicious one-pan meal, garnished with parmesan, parsley and a little chili oil.

- Total time: 15 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb shrimp
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 lemon lemon zest
- 1 tsp Dan-O’s Seasoning Original
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 0.5 tsp Aleppo pepper
- dash cayenne pepper
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 finely diced shallot
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp Dan-O’s Original Seasoning
- 1 tsp Calabrian chili
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup orzo
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 0.5 lemon lemon zest
- 0.5 lemon lemon juice
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper

## Instructions

1. Start by marinating your shrimp in olive oil, salt and pepper, Dan-O’s original seasoning, lemon zest, Aleppo pepper, red pepper, cayenne pepper and grated garlic.
2. Cook the shrimp on both sides for a couple minutes, be careful not to overcook and then remove and set aside.
3. Add a touch of butter to the pan and then saute your shallot with salt, pepper, more Dan-O’s and Calabrian chillies.
4. Once soft, throw in the minced garlic and add in the orzo to toast for a few minutes.
5. Deglaze with white wine and scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan.
6. Add in your chicken broth and season again with a touch of salt and more Dan-O’s.
7. Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
8. Once the orzo is just about done, add in heavy cream and let that simmer for another couple minutes to thicken.
9. Add in a touch of butter, the Parmesan cheese and that cooked shrimp.
10. Give it a stir and then finish with some black pepper, lemon zest, fresh parsley and lemon juice.

## Equipment

- bowl
- pan
- tongs
- wooden spoon
- grater
- lemon squeezer

## Tips

- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@heresyourbite/video/7484345505418431787?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/06fed3cb-8eea-41d3-8d58-a2ae05fc231f
- Extracted: 2025-11-11

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