# Lemon Orzo Pasta with Shrimp

A quick and easy recipe for lemon orzo pasta with shrimp and asparagus, ready in just 20 minutes.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- plate
- paper towels
- frying pan
- wooden spatula

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGyFJ-ByWQo/?igsh=cnhmeWl0YjlnNTQ0
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/58326ce9-e014-4415-bd39-d5c75c04dd0d
- Extracted: 2025-03-05

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