Mediterranean Shrimp & Orzo Skillet Recipe | Ready in Under 30 Minutes
Looking for a quick and flavorful dinner option? Try this Mediterranean Shrimp & Orzo Skillet recipe that comes together in under 30 minutes. It's perfect for those hot summer days when you don't want to heat up your house. The recipe starts with seasoned shrimp seared to perfection in olive oil. Then orzo is toasted in the same skillet and cooked with garlic, lemon juice, chicken broth, and crushed red pepper flakes. The shrimp and roasted red pepper are added back to the pan to warm through. To serve, sprinkle crumbled feta on top and drizzle with olive oil. This dish is packed with flavor and sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup orzo
- 4 garlic cloves, grated
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
- 1 roasted red pepper, chopped
- 2-3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- Crumbled feta, for serving
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Olive oil, for drizzling
Cooking steps:
- Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sear the shrimp on both sides and transfer it to a plate.
- Toast the orzo in the skillet for about a minute or until golden.
- Add grated garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Heat chicken broth and lemon juice, then add to the orzo along with salt and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Let the mixture come to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, adding more liquid if needed.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, add the roasted red pepper and scallions, and let everything warm through for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.
- Serve with crumbled feta, lemon wedges, and a drizzle of olive oil.
