Lemon Orzo Pasta with Shrimp

20 mins
Serves 1
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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 the shrimp on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side and set aside.
  5. 5Sear the shrimp on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side and set aside.
  6. 6Sear the shrimp on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side and 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 broth and cook for 8-10 minutes.
  11. 11Add orzo pasta and broth and cook for 8-10 minutes.
  12. 12Add orzo pasta and broth and cook for 8-10 minutes.
  13. 13Add light cream and a squeeze of lemon.
  14. 14Add light cream and a squeeze of lemon.
  15. 15Add light cream and a squeeze of lemon.
  16. 16Cook the asparagus for a few minutes.
  17. 17Cook the asparagus for a few minutes.
  18. 18Cook the asparagus for a few minutes.
  19. 19Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
  20. 20Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
  21. 21Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
  22. 22Turn off the heat and add a tablespoon of butter.
  23. 23Turn off the heat and add a tablespoon of butter.
  24. 24Turn off the heat and add a tablespoon of butter.
  25. 25Plate and serve.
  26. 26Plate and serve.
  27. 27Plate and serve.

Ingredients

  • 12 shrimp
  • 12 shrimp
  • 12 shrimp
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • 1 handful shallots
  • 1 handful shallots
  • 1 handful shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 cup broth
  • 1 cup broth
  • 1 cup broth
  • 1 cup light cream
  • 1 cup light cream
  • 1 cup light cream
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon
  • 10 asparagus
  • 10 asparagus
  • 10 asparagus
  • 1 handful parmesan cheese
  • 1 handful parmesan cheese
  • 1 handful parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Equipment

platepaper towelsfrying panwooden spatula