# Lemon Orzo Pasta with Shrimp

A quick and easy lemon orzo pasta dish with shrimp, ready in under 30 minutes.

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

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Dry the shrimp and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Sear shrimp on medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side. Set aside.
3. Add shallots and garlic to the pan and cook for a few minutes.
4. Add orzo pasta and cook for 2–3 minutes.
5. Add broth and cook for 8–10 minutes.
6. Add light cream and a squeeze of lemon.
7. Add asparagus and cook for a few minutes.
8. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
9. Turn off heat and add a tablespoon of butter.
10. Plate and garnish with parsley and chili flakes (optional).

## Equipment

- frying pan
- paper towel
- spoon
- wooden spatula

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@ice.karimcooks/video/7369725275552222507
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4c7737f7-8ea9-482a-a10e-c5c7b89da2a2
- Extracted: 2025-01-20

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