one pot lemon orzo shrimp

makes 4 servings       prep time: 10 minutes       cook time: 30 minutes      total time: 40 minutes

ingredients
1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 T olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1/2 tsp dried oregano
16 oz orzo pasta
3 c  chicken broth
1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes
1/2 c frozen peas
1.5 T lemon juice
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
2. heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. add garlic, onion, and oregano, and cook, stirring often, until onions have become translucent, about 3-4 minutes. stir in orzo until lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes.
3. stir in chicken broth and 1/2 cup water. bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
4. stir in tomatoes, peas, lemon juice and shrimp until shrimp is warm, about 1-2 minutes. sprinkle with parmesan.
5. serve immediately.

source and photo

this was really good ! very aromatic, very filling… i don’t know why, but i was surprised at how much flavor this had. maybe cooking the orzo with some oregano gave the orzo more aroma. loved that everything cooks in one pot and makes clean-up really easy and fast.

another win since the kids and my husband liked it.