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One Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp

One Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp for Effortless Gourmet Nights

One Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp is a delicious, quick-to-make dish that combines succulent shrimp with creamy orzo, perfect for busy weeknights and dinner parties.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter you can substitute with olive oil for a lighter option
  • 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 medium shallots diced
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup dry white wine can be replaced with additional chicken stock
  • 2 cups chicken stock preferably low-sodium
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
For the Finish
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • ¼ cup heavy cream can substitute with half-and-half
  • to taste fresh parsley for garnish
  • to taste fresh dill for garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the medium shrimp and minced garlic, then season with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink. Remove from pot and keep warm.
  2. Melt another 2 tablespoons of butter in the same pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced shallots, sauté for 3 minutes until tender.
  3. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute until lightly browned.
  4. Pour in 1 cup of dry white wine and 2 cups of chicken stock, scrape any browned bits. Stir in orzo pasta and season with salt and pepper. Bring to boil then simmer for 6 minutes till orzo is al dente.
  5. Adjust sauce consistency by adding more chicken stock or water if too thick. Stir to coat the orzo evenly.
  6. Stir in ½ cup of Parmesan, ¼ cup of heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, and dill. Return shrimp to pot and mix gently.
  7. Serve immediately in bowls, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be paired wonderfully with crusty bread. Adjust the amount of cream and seasonings to your liking.

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