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Garlic Lemon Shrimp Orzo

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Tasty, healthy and refreshing Shrimp Orzo with lemon and garlic. This can be cooked in less than 20 minutes and it can help you to save your time on a busy weeknight.
Garlic Lemon Shrimp Orzo

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 pound shrimp (cooked, peeled, devined)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons parsley (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cups water
  • salt
  • pepper
Yield:
Servings
Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Total time:
20 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings | Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Total time: 20 minutes

Instructions

1. If you use raw shrimp, boil it or saute for 3 minutes (or until pink). Avoid overcooking.
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2. Bring water to a boil. Add orzo and salt to taste. Cook for about 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Add 1/2 lemon juice and parsley, mix.
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3. In a large skillet, heat butter. Add garlic and cook for a bit less than a minute, until starts to brown.
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4. Add shrimp and the remaining lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
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5. Combine shrimp and orzo. Serve.
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Comments

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Nice and easy recipe!

cynthia April 14, 2014 9:51 PM
I had this orzo for lunch today. Liked the easiness of this meal. Will definitely make it again.
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