Lemon Orzo Pasta with Shrimp

20 mins
Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Dry the shrimp and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. 2Dry the shrimp and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. 3Dry the shrimp and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. 4Sear shrimp on medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side. Set aside.
  5. 5Sear shrimp on medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side. Set aside.
  6. 6Sear shrimp on medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side. Set aside.
  7. 7Add shallots and garlic to the pan and cook for a few minutes.
  8. 8Add shallots and garlic to the pan and cook for a few minutes.
  9. 9Add shallots and garlic to the pan and cook for a few minutes.
  10. 10Add orzo pasta and cook for 2–3 minutes.
  11. 11Add orzo pasta and cook for 2–3 minutes.
  12. 12Add orzo pasta and cook for 2–3 minutes.
  13. 13Add broth and cook for 8–10 minutes.
  14. 14Add broth and cook for 8–10 minutes.
  15. 15Add broth and cook for 8–10 minutes.
  16. 16Add light cream and a squeeze of lemon.
  17. 17Add light cream and a squeeze of lemon.
  18. 18Add light cream and a squeeze of lemon.
  19. 19Add asparagus and cook for a few minutes.
  20. 20Add asparagus and cook for a few minutes.
  21. 21Add asparagus and cook for a few minutes.
  22. 22Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  23. 23Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  24. 24Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  25. 25Turn off heat and add a tablespoon of butter.
  26. 26Turn off heat and add a tablespoon of butter.
  27. 27Turn off heat and add a tablespoon of butter.
  28. 28Plate and garnish with parsley and chili flakes (optional).
  29. 29Plate and garnish with parsley and chili flakes (optional).
  30. 30Plate and garnish with parsley and chili flakes (optional).

Ingredients

  • 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 pepper
  • 0 pepper
  • 0 pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 3 seconds avocado oil spray
  • 3 seconds avocado oil spray
  • 3 seconds avocado oil spray
  • 1 shallot, finely minced
  • 1 shallot, finely minced
  • 1 shallot, finely minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta
  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta
  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta
  • 2.5 cups lower-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2.5 cups lower-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2.5 cups lower-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 0.25 cup fat free half n half
  • 0.25 cup fat free half n half
  • 0.25 cup fat free half n half
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 asparagus bunch, chopped
  • 1 asparagus bunch, chopped
  • 1 asparagus bunch, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 0 chopped parsley
  • 0 chopped parsley
  • 0 chopped parsley
  • 0 chili flakes
  • 0 chili flakes
  • 0 chili flakes

Equipment

frying panpaper towelspoonwooden spatula
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