One-Pot Lemon Orzo with Shrimp

Name: One-Pot Lemon Orzo with Shrimp
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 shallot, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1.5 cups orzo; 3.5 cups chicken broth; 1 lb large shrimp, peeled; 1 lemon, zest and juice; 0.5 cup parmesan; 0.25 cup parsley, chopped

Bright, lemony orzo cooked risotto-style with garlic shrimp on top.

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Instructions

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium. Cook shallot 2 min, add garlic, cook 30 sec. Add orzo, toast 1 min. Pour in broth, bring to a simmer, cook 10-12 min stirring often until orzo is tender and creamy. Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium-high. Season shrimp with salt; cook 1.5 min per side. Stir lemon zest, juice, and parmesan into orzo. Top with shrimp and parsley.