Posted: 04/06/2009

Shrimp Orzo Skillet

Name: Shrimp Orzo Skillet
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon sugar; 8 ounces orzo pasta; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup clam juice; 1 lemon; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 tablespoon butter

Total Time: 25 minutes 0 Reviews Jump to Recipe

An easy 30 minute meal, this Shrimp Orzo Skillet is simple and flavorful with shrimp, orzo, peas and lemon.

I’ve been sitting here, trying to think of something witty to write. But it’s just not coming to me today. So I’ll just give you the recipe, because that’s really all I can come up with right now! I really liked this meal – super easy and fast. The only change I would make next time is to leave out the clam juice and just use all chicken broth for the liquid. The clam juice made it too fishy tasting, in my opinion. Overall, a great combination of flavors!

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Shrimp Orzo Skillet

Author: Deborah Harroun
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stove Top

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Description

An easy 30 minute meal, this Shrimp Orzo Skillet is simple and flavorful with shrimp, orzo, peas and lemon.

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Ingredients

8 ounces large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon sugar
8 ounces orzo pasta
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup clam juice
1 lemon
1 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

Heat a large skillet with the oil over medium high heat. As skillet heats, combine salt, pepper and sugar. Add shrimp and toss to coat.
Arrange the shrimp in the bottom of the skillet and cook for about 1 minute, or until the side is browned and the edges are pink. Remove the skillet from the heat and turn the shrimp over. Let stand and additional 30 seconds or until the shrimp is cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet.
In the same skillet, combine the orzo, garlic, broth and clam juice. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to medium low. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until orzo is cooked through.
As the orzo cooks, zest the lemon, then juice the lemon.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in peas, butter, and lemon juice. Arrange the shrimp over the orzo and let stand for 3-5 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with the lemon zest before serving.

Recipe Notes:

from Pampered Chef: 29 Minutes to Dinner

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