Yum, you'll be hooked on this Lemon Orzo Shrimp Baker after one bite!! It is made in one skillet.
Welcome to the 12th of the month with our 12 bloggers and 12 ingredients or less recipes! This month is casserole dishes and I think you will be wanting to put them on your menu soon.
Casseroles (or skillet) meals are the perfect comfort food and there are so many varieties as you will see! I brought to the party this Lemon Orzo Shrimp Bake.
I totally loved that I could make this dish in one skillet (though you will note that I put it in pretty dish to show it off but I originally prepared, baked and served it from the skillet). Easy Peasy!
Ingredients
- fresh shrimp
- salt
- pepper
- olive oil
- butter
- garlic
- onion
- oregano
- basil
- orzo pasta
- peas
- parmesan cheese
- chicken broth
- diced tomatoes
- lemon
Pasta and shrimp are two items I always have on hand... plus you know me I love lemons and always have a few of those around too!
I really can't say enough about this recipe - it was an instant hit the night I made it. My official taste tester, the DIY Guy, gave it rave reviews!
And here's the rest.....
This month's recipes are:
Cheesy Sausage and Roasted Vegetable Casserole by Betsy Life
Mexican Lasagna by Home Cooking Memories
Lemon Orzo Shrimp Bake by Cooking on the Front Burners
King Ranch Casserole by Love Bakes Good Cakes
Sweet Potato Enchilada Casserole by A Million Moments
Bacon, Beef & Bean Casserole by Bread Booze Bacon
Green Chicken Enchilada Casserole by A Night Owl
Chili Bean Casserole by Pink Cake Plate
Mom's Enchilada Casserole by I Love My Disorganized Life
Breakfast Casserole (Egg & Veggies) by See Vanessa Craft
Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole by Around My Family Table
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Lemon Orzo Shrimp Bake
A one skillet meal that is perfect for weeknight
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- ½ cup frozen peas
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper and set aside
- In a large oven-proof skillet heat olive oil and butter over medium high heat.
- Next add the garlic, onion, basil and oregano, and cook, stirring often, until onions have become translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Then stir in pasta until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth and ½ cup water and bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes, peas, lemon juice and shrimp.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Place into oven and bake for 12-14 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 281Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 1212mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 23g
Nutritional information provided is computer-generated and only an estimate. You may want to do your own research with the ingredients listed if you have concerns about health or specific diets.
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Marcie FlavortheMoments says
I love orzo pasta, and you've got such a wonderful combination going on in this dish, Deb! It sounds so fresh and delicious -- pinned!
Rachel Willis says
I just recently started using orzo pasta and love it. This dish looks amazing!
Jamie Sherman says
When I think of casseroles, I always think of heavy meals .... I absolutely love that you kept it light!! Sounds like a winner to me!
Cathy Trochelman says
Love this recipe! Why don't I use orzo more.....? It's one of my favorite not-too-heavy pastas!
cooking with curls says
Yum, I wish I had that for dinner, it looks delicious Deb!!
Betsy says
You won me over with shrimp! Always a favorite in this house
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Shrimp and orzo - count me in! This looks like one gorgeous dinner Deb! I happen to have orzo in the pantry too!!
Amy Stafford says
What a great weeknight dinner. Easy and delicious!
Patricia Conte says
I just love one-skillet meals! This one has a little of everything I love - looks fabulous!
Jessica Kraft says
Yum!! This looks amazing. Lemon + orzo + shrimp is a killer combo. One pot meals are the best!
Unknown says
In LOVE with orzo, so just put this on my menu for next week!
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
I've been on an orzo kick lately - this is going on my dinner menu very soon. Pinning!
In Good Flavor /Food for the Finicky says
This looks delicious, and it's a great weeknight meal that doesn't take a whole lot of time to put together.
Corinne Schmitt says
This looks like a great family-friendly recipe. My kids will be so happy that I'm serving something so flavorful for our Friday lenten meal this week! Thanks for linking up your recipe at This Is How We Roll Thursday.
Michelle Nahom says
This looks like the perfect recipe for us! Can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing it with us at #FoodieFriDIY...pinning and sharing!!
Frogiearno says
Made it with some frozen langostinos that I had. Upped the garlic a bit and used fresh chopped oregano and basic. Put in 1/4 cup fat free half and half. Really light and yummy