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Amazing Pesto Shrimp Orzo Skillet: 20-Minute Regal Feast

Pesto Shrimp Orzo Skillet
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Enjoy a delicious and easy Pesto Shrimp Orzo Skillet dinner, perfect for a weeknight meal. This recipe is designed for simplicity and flavor, making you feel like royalty at your own table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup prepared pesto
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the uncooked orzo and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  5. Stir in the pesto and Parmesan cheese until well combined and creamy.
  6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir to heat through.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
  • Feel free to add your favorite vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach in the last few minutes of cooking the orzo.
  • If you don’t have chicken broth, vegetable broth or water can be used, though the flavor will be slightly different.

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