Creamy One Pot Orzo

Creamy One Pot Orzo

Easy One Pot Orzo

This creamy one pot orzo is perfect for summer with the fresh herbs and tomatoes. Whip it up in only 30-minutes.

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Main Ingredients

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peeled frozen shrimp olive oil Kosher Salt pepper olive oil garlic cloves yellow onion lemon zest lemon juice baby tomatoes stock paste dried orzo pasta plain Greek yogurt

Add defrosted, cooked shrimp to a bowl and add 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Stir and set aside.

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Stir

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To a large high-sided skillet add 2 tbsp olive oil and set to medium heat. Add shrimp and cook 1 minute per side. Remove the shrimp and set aside.

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Cook Shrimp

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Keep the pan on medium heat and add the onion. Cook for about 5 minutes to soften and then add the minced garlic. Cook for another 1-2 minutes and then stir in lemon juice and lemon zest.

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Cook Onions

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Add half of the halved tomatoes, vegetable stock paste and orzo. Stir to combine and then pour in 2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat and then turn to medium-low once simmering.

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Stir

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Keep at a simmer and cover with a lid most of the way while the orzo cooks, removing the lid to stir once or twice so it doesn't stick.

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Simmer

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Cook until the orzo is al dente, about 8-9 minutes and then add shrimp back in for 1-2 more minutes just to warm.

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Cook

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Remove the orzo from the heat and serve topped with a dollop of yogurt, the rest of the fresh tomatoes and mixture of fresh herbs.

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Serve

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