Lemon Garlic Shrimp Orzo

Method

1. 1

   Pat the prawns dry and season with salt, pepper and the chilli flakes. Heat half the oil in a deep pan and sear the prawns for a minute a side until just pink. Lift out onto a plate.

   2 min
2. 2

   Add the remaining oil and the butter, then soften the onion with a pinch of salt. Stir in the garlic for 30 seconds.

   4 min
3. 3

   Tip in the orzo and toast for a minute, then pour in the stock. Simmer, stirring often so it doesn't stick, until the orzo is tender and creamy.

   10 min
4. 4

   Stir in the spinach, lemon zest and juice and parmesan until the spinach wilts, then return the prawns and any juices for a minute to warm through.

   1 min
5. 5

   Finish with parsley and black pepper. Loosen with a splash of hot water if it tightens up — it will thicken as it sits.

Watch how it's made

Hand-picked videos of this dish or its classic version. Their quantities differ, so follow ours for the macros above.

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  Shrimp with Orzo - Easy One-Pot Spring Dish That Everyone Will Love

  Sip and Feast · YouTube

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  Creamy Lemon Garlic Orzo with Prawns

  Skinny Spatula · YouTube

Substitutions

• Swap prawns for diced chicken breast (sear 5–6 minutes until cooked through).
• Lower-carb: use half orzo, half finely chopped courgette (zucchini) added with the spinach.
• Vegetarian: replace prawns with a tin of drained butter beans and use vegetable stock and a vegetarian hard cheese.