# Lemon Orzo Pasta with Shrimp

A quick and healthy 1-pan lemon orzo pasta with shrimp that takes under 30 minutes to make.

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

## Ingredients

- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- to taste Salt
- to taste 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 (zest and juice)
- Asparagus bunch, chopped
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp Butter
- Chopped parsley
- Chili flakes

## Instructions

1. Dry the shrimp with a paper towel.
2. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Sear the shrimp in a pan on medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
5. Add shallots and minced garlic to the same pan and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
6. Stir in orzo pasta and let it toast for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Gradually add broth to the orzo, stirring often, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the orzo is cooked and creamy.
8. Add light cream and a squeeze of lemon juice to the pasta.
9. Add chopped asparagus and cook for a few minutes.
10. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
11. Turn off the heat and add a tablespoon of butter.
12. Plate the orzo and top with the cooked shrimp, chopped parsley, and chili flakes.

## Equipment

- Pan
- Paper towel
- Spatula
- Measuring cup

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8U5MJMR/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/68606022-c0e3-4023-9f1b-a37ecfb520e3
- Extracted: 2025-12-07

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