Description
A quick and flavorful dish combining shrimp, broccoli, and orzo pasta with a bright lemon finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for 3 minutes until tender.
- Stir in cooked orzo, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Can substitute shrimp with chicken if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg