Creamy Shrimp Lemon Orzo

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season your clean shrimp with all of the seasonings that I'll have listed below in the caption, and get this into a hot skillet and let this cook for 2 minutes on each side with 2 tablespoons of butter. (sear 1-2 minutes per side)
  2. 2Remove your shrimp from the pan, making sure you don't overcook them.
  3. 3In the same pan, you're going to add in your onions, then add the garlic, basil, calabrian chilies, and last so they don't burn.
  4. 4Cook the garlic, Calabrian chilis, and chopped basil for 30-45 seconds until fragrant (do not brown the garlic).
  5. 5Add in the orzo and let it toast for 5 minutes with garlic and herb seasoning and lemon zest. (toast 1-2 minutes)
  6. 6Add in a half a cup of white wine and let it absorb into the orzo, so all of the liquid should be gone.
  7. 7Then add 4 cups of chicken broth and fresh thyme, occasionally stir this for 8 minutes.
  8. 8Remove the thyme.
  9. 9Add in just a half a cup of heavy cream and a little bit of parmesan.
  10. 10Squeeze in half of a fresh lemon and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter.
  11. 11Add half the shrimp back into the pan and let it heat through.
  12. 12Top this with shrimp and torn fresh basil before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp butter garlic seasoning
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Calabrian chilis
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 2 cups orzo
  • 1 zest lemon
  • 2 tsp garlic herb seasoning
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 0.5 juice lemon
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, torn (for finishing)

Equipment

large skilletpan

Tips

  • Do not overcook the shrimp.
  • Do not brown the garlic.
  • Stir occasionally while simmering the orzo.