Description
Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Orzo is a vibrant, flavorful dish that elevates any meal. With the zesty brightness of lemon, aromatic garlic, and tender asparagus perfectly paired with succulent shrimp, this recipe is sure to impress at family gatherings or casual dinners alike. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s a delightful feast for both the eyes and the palate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook orzo until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, season shrimp with salt and pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Sauté garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet with shrimp; stir until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add asparagus: Toss in chopped asparagus; sauté for another 3-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Combine everything: Add cooked orzo to the skillet; squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture and gently combine.
- Finish with cheese: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted; adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg