One Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Orzo

Lemon garlic shrimp and tender orzo simmer together with spinach for an easy, bright one-pot stovetop dinner ready in about 30 minutes.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 20 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp
• 1 cup orzo
• 2.5 cups chicken broth
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 lemon
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Cooking instructions

1. Pat the shrimp dry. Mince the garlic, zest the lemon, and cut the lemon into wedges. Season the shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt and the black pepper. (about 5 min)
2. Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant. (about 1 min) — Medium heat
3. Stir in the orzo, broth, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer, then cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is nearly tender. (about 10 min) — Simmer
4. Nestle the shrimp into the orzo. Cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until the shrimp are opaque and reach 145°F internally. (about 5 min) — Simmer
5. Stir in the spinach until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and rest for 2 minutes, then serve with lemon wedges. (about 3 min)