Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Lemon Basil Orzo by @halfbakedharvest

45 min
Medium

4 servings

🍝

450 g

Orzo Pasta

🫒

74 ml

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

🍋

0.5

Lemon

🌿

8 tbsp

Fresh Basil

🍤

910 g

Raw Shrimp

🌶️

23 ml

Cajun Seasoning

🧂

5 ml

Kosher Salt

🌶️

5 ml

Black Pepper

🧈

14 g

Salted Butter

🌶️

2

Bell Peppers

🧄

3 cloves

Garlic

🌿

30 ml

Fresh Thyme Leaves

🍷

120 ml

Dry White Wine

🥛

240 ml

Milk Or Heavy Cream

🧀

50

Grated Parmesan

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/7

    Cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

    🍝orzo pasta
    🥄spatula

  2. Step 2/7

    In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh basil. Mix well.

    🍝orzo pasta
    🫒extra virgin olive oil
    🍋lemon
    🌿fresh basil
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula

  3. Step 3/7

    Season the shrimp with cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

    🍤raw shrimp
    🌶️cajun seasoning
    🧂kosher salt
    🌶️black pepper
    🥣mixing bowl

  4. Step 4/7

    Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil and butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

    🫒extra virgin olive oil
    🧈salted butter
    🍤raw shrimp
    🥄spatula

  5. Step 5/7

    In the same pan, add the bell peppers and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for another minute.

    🌶️bell peppers
    🧄garlic
    🌿fresh thyme leaves
    🥄spatula

  6. Step 6/7

    Pour in the white wine and let it reduce by half. Then add the milk or heavy cream and grated parmesan. Stir until the sauce thickens.

    🍷dry white wine
    🥛milk or heavy cream
    🧀grated parmesan
    🥄spatula

  7. Step 7/7

    Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Serve the shrimp over the lemon basil orzo.

    🍤raw shrimp
    🍋lemon
    🌿fresh basil
    🥄spatula

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Pasta, Oil, Fruit, Herb, Seafood, Spice, Condiment, Dairy, Vegetable, Alcohol

Ingredients

orzo pasta, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, fresh basil, raw shrimp, cajun seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, salted butter, bell peppers, garlic, fresh thyme leaves, dry white wine, milk or heavy cream, grated parmesan

Allergens

Gluten, Shellfish, Dairy

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Pescatarian

Calories

to inform

Macro nutrients

Sugar: 6g, Fiber: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 2.4mg, Potassium: 380mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B12: 2.1µg, Vitamin D: 2µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

7 steps

Equipments

Utensils

knife, cutting board, spatula, mixing bowl

Appliances

stove, pot, pan

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@halfbakedharvest

Origin

Cuisine

Southern

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Crunchy

Flavors

Spicy, Savory

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (covered), fridge : 3 days (airtight container), freezer : 1 month (airtight container)