# Easy 1-Pan Cheesy Orzo Pasta with Shrimp

A creamy, cheesy, garlicky jumbo shrimp orzo dish made in one pan, perfect for a weeknight luxury.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 diced shallot
- 1 tbsp garlic
- 32 oz orzo
- 7 cups chicken broth, low sodium
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz pecorino romano, finely grated
- 2 tbsp black pepper, freshly cracked
- jumbo shrimp

## Instructions

1. Sear shrimp.
2. Toast orzo.
3. Add broth 1 cup at a time.
4. Let it cook until tender.
5. Keep stirring and adding broth.
6. Add cream.
7. Add cheese.

## Equipment

- pan

## Tips

- Keep stirring and adding broth.

## Source

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- Extracted: 2026-04-17

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