This recipe proves that one-pot meals can feel elegant without extra work. This One-Pot Garlic butter shrimp and orzo cooks entirely in one pan, delivering big flavor with surprisingly little effort.
Orzo absorbs all the garlicky, buttery goodness as it cooks, while the shrimp stays tender and juicy. It’s fast enough for weeknights but impressive enough to serve to guests.
One-Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Orzo
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
20
minutesTotal time
30
minutesTender shrimp and creamy orzo cooked together in a garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup orzo
2½ cups chicken broth
Salt and pepper
Directions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Stir in orzo and broth; simmer 10 minutes.
- Add shrimp; cook 4–5 minutes until pink.
Optional Tips/Variations
- Add lemon juice.
Stir in spinach.
Use parmesan cheese.
Storage & Reheating:
- Store up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently to avoid overcooking shrimp.
