Description
If you’re dreaming of a dinner that feels indulgent but comes together in under 30 minutes, One Pot Marry Me Shrimp and Orzo Pasta is your answer. This creamy, flavorful dish combines tender shrimp, perfectly cooked orzo, and a rich, savory sauce bursting with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan. It’s the kind of quick dinner that feels like an event, perfect for easy dinners, quick breakfast-for-dinner moments, healthy snack cravings, or fresh food ideas when you need something special fast. With just one pot, minimal cleanup, and maximum flavor, it’s the easy recipe that’ll win hearts—and taste buds—at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 cups chicken broth (or seafood stock)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté shallots for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant.
- Add orzo and toast for 1–2 minutes until slightly golden.
- Pour in the broth and sun-dried tomatoes; bring to a simmer.
- Cook orzo for about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Nestle the shrimp into the simmering orzo during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan; reduce heat and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
- Finish with fresh parsley, a squeeze of lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy every creamy, flavorful bite!