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Easy 1-Pan Lemon Orzo Pasta with Shrimp
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Easy 1-Pan Lemon Orzo Pasta with Shrimp

25 minVoor 3Nutri-Score B€€
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wat je nodig hebt

Ingrediënten

3 personen
  • raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)Overig450 g
  • salt (to taste)Kruiden en specerijen1 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Kruiden en specerijen1 g
  • smoked paprika (1/2 tsp)Kruiden en specerijen1 g
  • avocado oil spray (spray, 3-4 seconds)Voorraadkast5 ml
  • shallot (finely minced)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • garlic (minced)Groente en fruit4 stukken
  • dry orzo pasta (1 cup)Granen180 g
  • lower-sodium chicken broth (2.5-3 cups, more as needed)Voorraadkast700 ml
  • fat free half and half (1/4 cup)Zuivel60 ml
  • lemon (zest and juice)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • asparagus (bunch, chopped)Groente en fruit250 g
  • Parmesan cheese (freshly grated, 2-3 tbsp)Zuivel20 g
  • butter (1 tbsp)Zuivel14 g
  • parsley (chopped, for garnish)Groente en fruit5 g
  • chili flakes (for garnish)Kruiden en specerijen1 g

per portie

Voedingswaarden

478kcal

Koolhydraten
54 g
Eiwitten
43 g
Vetten
10 g

stap voor stap

Bereiding

  1. Season the shrimp

    • Pat the shrimp dry.
    • Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
    Stap 1
  2. Sear the shrimp

    • Heat a pan over medium-high heat and spray with avocado oil.
    • Sear the shrimp until golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
    • Remove the shrimp and set aside.
    Stap 2
  3. Sauté aromatics

    • In the same pan, turn the heat to medium-low.
    • Add the shallots and minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
    Stap 3
  4. Toast the orzo

    • Stir in the orzo pasta.
    • Let it toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Stap 4
  5. Cook the orzo in broth

    • Gradually add the broth to the orzo, stirring often.
    • Cook until the orzo is cooked and creamy, about 8-15 minutes.
    • Add more broth as needed to keep the orzo from sticking.
    Stap 5
  6. Add lemon, cream and asparagus

    • Stir in the lemon juice and zest, the half and half, and the Parmesan cheese.
    • Add the chopped asparagus and cook for a few minutes.
    Stap 6
  7. Finish with butter and serve

    • Turn the heat off and add the tablespoon of butter.
    • Plate up and garnish with chopped parsley and chili flakes.
    Stap 7