Description
This One Pot Marry Me Shrimp and Orzo Pasta is a creamy, flavorful seafood dinner made with juicy shrimp, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and tender orzo pasta in one skillet. It’s perfect for quick weeknight meals or a romantic date night. Find out how to make this easy shrimp pasta with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor!
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup orzo pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup cherry tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then add to the pan. Cook until pink and golden, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Add the minced garlic and cherry tomatoes. Sauté until the tomatoes blister and garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the orzo, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Stir well, scraping up any bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes or until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
4. Return the shrimp to the skillet. Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.
5. Serve hot with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the creamiest finish.
Don’t overcook the shrimp; remove them from heat once they turn pink.
Add a splash of cream or mascarpone for extra richness if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 175mg