Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of One-Pot Chili Lime Shrimp Orzo, a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with fluffy orzo pasta, zesty lime, and aromatic herbs. This easy one-pot recipe brings restaurant-quality taste to your home kitchen, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With its bright colors and mouthwatering aroma, it’s not just a meal; it’s a fiesta in a bowl that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp and red pepper flakes; cook until shrimp is pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove shrimp from the pot.
- Stir in orzo pasta, chicken broth, and lime juice. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer until orzo is al dente and most liquid is absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
- Fold in chopped cilantro, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm in bowls garnished with extra lime wedges or cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 190mg