One Pan Orzo Shrimp and Tomatoes
Quick, one pan meal that has amazing seafood flavor. Perfect for a weeknight meal.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 398kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lbs . shell on shrimp , shells removed and shrimp deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 small onion , diced
- 8 oz . orzo pasta
- 3 cups shrimp stock , (see instructions), or vegetable/chicken stock
- 5 small plum tomatoes , seeds removed and chopped
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
Shrimp stock
- Shells from 1 lbs. shrimp
- 3 1/4 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Peel and devein shrimp, reserve shells for stock
- Preheat oven to 400°
- In an oven safe skillet on medium heat, melt butter and add onion and garlic, saute for 3 to 4 mins
- Add orzo and stir to coat with butter.
- Add shrimp stock and oregano, cover, and bring to a boil to cook the orzo, 12 minutes.
- Taste, add salt and pepper as desired.
- Stir in peas, tomatoes, lemon juice, and pepper flakes, then lay shrimp into the orzo.
- Place the skillet into the oven 12 minutes to cook the shrimp.
- Remove from oven and serve.
Shrimp stock
- Place shrimp shells in a medium saucepan with 3 1/4 cups water and 1 bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain into a bowl; discard shells and save stock for the orzo.
Nutrition
Calories: 398kcal