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

Tender shrimp and creamy orzo cooked together in a garlic butter sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2½ cups chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in orzo and broth; simmer 10 minutes.
  4. Add shrimp; cook 4–5 minutes until pink.

Notes

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Storage & Reheating:

  • Store up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently to avoid overcooking shrimp.
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