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Orzo pasta with shrimp and tomatoes in a skillet.
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One Pan Orzo Shrimp and Tomatoes

Quick, one pan meal that has amazing flavor.
Course Main dish
Cuisine American
Keyword orzo shrimp and tomatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 376kcal
Author Joe Boyle

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, tomatoes and oregano, cover and bring to a boil to cook the orzo, 12 minutes.
  • Taste, add salt and pepper as desired
  • Stir in peas, lemon juice, and pepper flakes, then lay shrimp into the orzo
  • Place in 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: 376kcal