Garlic Shrimp and Tomatoes with Parmesan Orzo

Name: Garlic Shrimp and Tomatoes with Parmesan Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Garlic Shrimp and Tomatoes:; 1 lb. cherry tomatoes; 1–2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb. shrimp – I use jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails off; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 cloves garlic, sliced thinly; 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; Creamy Orzo:; 8 ounces uncooked orzo; 1/2 cup half and half; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; lemon juice (optional)

Prep 10m

Cook 40m

Total 50m

This garlic shrimp and tomatoes with parmesan orzo recipe combines juicy cherry tomatoes, succulent shrimp, and creamy orzo with the perfect amount of garlic and Parmesan. A dash of lemon juice adds a burst of freshness to this flavorful and satisfying dish, making it a perfect option for a quick and delicious dinner.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 2)

1 lb. cherry tomatoes

1–2 tablespoons olive oil

1 lb. shrimp – I use jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails off

2 tablespoons butter

3 cloves garlic, sliced thinly

1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

8 ounces uncooked orzo

1/2 cup half and half

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

lemon juice (optional)

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,460kcal

73%
Fat

74g

3%
Saturated Fat

37g

1%
Carbohydrates

111g

5%
Fiber

7g

0%
Sugar

8g

0%
Protein

78g

3%
Cholesterol

520mg

26%
Sodium

1,960mg

98%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Notes

This amount usually makes enough for just Bjork and I to finish the shrimp, with plenty of orzo for us and the girls. If you wanted to serve 4 adults, I would use 2 pounds of shrimp!

Garlic Shrimp and Tomatoes with Parmesan Orzo

Ingredients