All you need is one pan and 20 minutes to make this quick and easy One Pot Shrimp and Orzo dinner recipe. It’s full of flavor and cleanup is a breeze!
Thanks to the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network and Pasta Fits for sponsoring this post.
Hi Friends!
I’m back with another delicious pasta recipe for you! I’m working with Pasta Fits this fall to share some delicious pasta recipes and show you how it can fit into a healthy diet. It’s a great way to add protein and a fiber and it’s the perfect vehicle for delivering lean meats, veggies and a nutritious sauce straight to your mouth! In case you missed the first recipe, be sure to check out my Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Sausage and Peas!
This month we’re celebrating the fact that October is National Pasta Month! We all know I’m a huge pasta fan, but growing up I tended to stick to the same few kinds- spaghetti, shells and elbows. That was about it. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I expanded my pasta horizons and tried orzo! I was instantly hooked! I love the shape, how quickly it cooks, etc.
My goal for this month was to create a one pot meal. I didn’t want to make one using spaghetti noodles because I feel like there are so many of those out there. Instead I chose orzo and set out to make a dish that kinda resembled risotto without all the constant stirring.
It worked perfectly! This is a one dish wonder. The orzo cooks right in the pan in some broth and then you add the shrimp during the last few minutes so they end up perfectly cooked and not overdone! Finish it off with some goat cheese for added creaminess and you’ve got a real winner in my book.
So here’s how you make it:
PrintOne Pot Shrimp and Orzo
All you need is one pan and 20 minutes to make this quick and easy One Pot Shrimp and Orzo dinner recipe. It’s full of flavor and cleanup is a breeze!
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2/3 cup leeks, thinly sliced (or diced onion)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup orzo, uncooked
- 1 3/4 cups low-sodium broth (vegetable or chicken)
- 2 cups frozen green beans
- 1 tsp old bay seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and devined
- 2 oz goat cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter in a sautepan over medium heat.
- Add leeks and garlic and saute for 5 minutes.
- Add orzo, green beans, broth and seasonings.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Add shrimp and goat cheese and cook 5 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as desired
You could leave out the goat cheese, but it adds a nice flavor. Feel free to change up the veggies too if green beans aren’t your thing. You could try broccoli or something like that. I was going to add a couple handfuls of fresh spinach at the end as well, but I was out and I was too lazy to go to the store 🙂
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Are you a pasta-lover? What’s your favorite kind of noodle?
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Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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I always forget about orzo! This looks insanely easy and vey delicious. How can it not be with goat cheese in it?!?
one pot? YES! i’m all about that. and i agree with the goat cheese – it’s a must add!
This looks so, so good and I already have all the ingredients on hand (minus the leeks). Definitely will need to make this soon!
One pot meals are the BEST and this one looks good enough for company!
Mmm! This looks so good. I love one pot meals – anything that creates less work for me, I’m in!
I am ALL about throwing into one pot and BAM dinner is ready…I bet these leftovers would be amazing! 🙂
love it linz! pinned and yummed! will have to try this with a GF option, maybe risotto?
Orzo is one of my favorite pasta shapes and with shrimp….yum! Looks delicious!
I love shrimp and anything made in one pot! YUM!
This was indeed a one pot dinner in 20 minutes-and was absolutely delicious. I made a few swaps. Frozen peas instead of beans, substituted half a cup of broth for white wine. Added a 1/4 of a teaspoon of hot sauce instead of Cayenne and Old Bay (which I didn’t have) I add turmeric (1/2 tspn) to everything as i love the vivid yellow colour especially with rice(y) dishes. Oh and I squeezed in half a lemon which in retrospect I may not have done as husband said it was too lemony…Ialso used frozen cooked shrimp which worked great. It’s not often I find a recipe that I LOVE-but this is a keeper. Thank You!
so glad you liked it!
Could you please clarify the orzo amount? It just says 3/4 orzo and I’m not sure if it’s 3/4 cup or 3/4 pound…help – I’m a bit of a novice in the kitchen. Thanks!
3/4 cup
What could I used in substitute for old bay seasoning bc I couldn’t find it at my local grocery store?
i think it would be hard to replicate that flavor bc it’s pretty unique but you could try it with just some paprika, salt and cayenne pepper!
Very yummy. I substituted cauliflower rice for orzo so reduced broth a bit. thanks for the recipe. I will definitely make again.
awesome!! glad you liked them!
is there anything i could use in place of goats cheese as i dont like goats cheese?
you could leave it out…it just won’t be as creamy. maybe some parmesan cheese?
Made this for dinner tonight. Only changed I made was I used broccoli instead of green beans. Oh. My. Gosh. Soooo good can’t wait to make it again!
so glad you liked it!!
Quick and simple! My two kids liked it, as well as my husband. Perfect for busy weeknights!
so glad it was a hit!