Lemony Shrimps with Orzo by @cuisinovia

45 min

4 servings

๐Ÿฆ

700 g

Black Tiger shrimps

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

5 ml

Paprika

โšซ

2.5 ml

Black pepper

๐Ÿง„

5 ml

Garlic powder

๐Ÿ’ง

710 ml

Water

๐Ÿง…

1

Onion

๐Ÿง„

15 g + 3

Garlic cloves

๐Ÿซ’

45 ml

Olive oil

๐Ÿ‹

0.5

Lemon

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

1.3 ml

Chilli flakes

๐Ÿงˆ

50 g

Butter

๐Ÿ

250 g

Orzo

๐Ÿท

120 ml

White wine

๐Ÿ‹

30 ml

Lemon juice

๐ŸŒฟ

30 g

Parsley

๐Ÿง‚

3 g

Salt

  1. Peel
    • Black Tiger shrimp

    Peel the Black Tiger shrimp, leaving the tails attached, and reserve all shrimp heads for the broth.

  2. Quarter
    • onion
    • garlic cloves

    Quarter the onion and bash 2 garlic cloves with the side of the chef's knife.

  3. Add
    • water
    • Black Tiger shrimp
    • onion

    Add 3 cups water, the shrimp heads, quartered onion, and 2 bashed garlic cloves to a saucepan.

  4. Boil

    Bring the broth to a boil over high heat, then simmer it for 10 minutes.

  5. Strain
    • Black Tiger shrimps

    Strain the shrimp broth into a bowl and discard the solids.

  6. Season
    • Black Tiger shrimp
    • paprika

    Season the peeled Black Tiger shrimp with 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and salt.

  7. Slice
    • lemon
    • garlic cloves

    Slice 1/2 lemon into thin rounds and finely chop the remaining 3 garlic cloves.

  8. Heat
    • olive oil
    • lemon

    Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large frying pan over low heat, then fry the lemon slices until golden on both sides.

  9. Transfer
    • lemon

    Transfer the fried lemon slices to a bowl and keep them aside for serving.

  10. Cook
    • Black Tiger shrimp

    Cook the seasoned shrimp in the same frying pan for about 2 minutes, turning until browned and just cooked through.

  11. Add
    • garlic cloves
    • chilli flakes
    • unsalted butter

    Add the chopped garlic, 1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes, and 50 g unsalted butter to the shrimp.

  12. Stir-fry
    • Black Tiger shrimp

    Stir-fry the shrimp mixture for 1 minute, then transfer the shrimp to a clean bowl.

  13. Add
    • orzo
    • Olive oil
    • Butter

    Add 250 g orzo to the same frying pan and stir it to coat it in the flavored butter and oil.

  14. Pour
    • white wine

    Pour in 1/2 cup white wine and stir until it has nearly evaporated.

  15. Add
    • Black Tiger shrimps

    Add 1 cup of the reserved shrimp broth and stir over low heat until most of the liquid is absorbed.

  16. Add
    • orzo
    • Black Tiger shrimps

    Continue adding the remaining shrimp broth gradually, stirring between additions, until the orzo is tender and al dente.

  17. Return
    • Black Tiger shrimp
    • parsley

    Return the cooked Black Tiger shrimp to the pan and add 1/2 cup parsley.

  18. Drizzle
    • lemon juice
    • Black Tiger shrimps

    Drizzle in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and stir gently until the shrimp are warmed through.

  19. Top
    • lemon
    • parsley
    • Orzo

    Top the orzo with the fried lemon slices and sprinkle with extra parsley before serving immediately.

Lemony Shrimps with Orzo by @cuisinovia

45 min

4 servings

๐Ÿฆ

700 g

Black Tiger shrimps

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

5 ml

Paprika

โšซ

2.5 ml

Black pepper

๐Ÿง„

5 ml

Garlic powder

๐Ÿ’ง

710 ml

Water

๐Ÿง…

1

Onion

๐Ÿง„

15 g + 3

Garlic cloves

๐Ÿซ’

45 ml

Olive oil

๐Ÿ‹

0.5

Lemon

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

1.3 ml

Chilli flakes

๐Ÿงˆ

50 g

Butter

๐Ÿ

250 g

Orzo

๐Ÿท

120 ml

White wine

๐Ÿ‹

30 ml

Lemon juice

๐ŸŒฟ

30 g

Parsley

๐Ÿง‚

3 g

Salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/19

    Peel the Black Tiger shrimp, leaving the tails attached, and reserve all shrimp heads for the broth.

    ๐ŸฆBlack Tiger shrimp
    ๐Ÿ”ชchef's knife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
  2. Step 2/19

    Quarter the onion and bash 2 garlic cloves with the side of the chef's knife.

    ๐Ÿง…onion
    ๐Ÿง„garlic cloves
    ๐Ÿ”ชchef's knife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
  3. Step 3/19

    Add 3 cups water, the shrimp heads, quartered onion, and 2 bashed garlic cloves to a saucepan.

    ๐Ÿ’งwater
    ๐ŸฆBlack Tiger shrimp
    ๐Ÿง…onion
    ๐Ÿง„garlic cloves
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring cups
  4. Step 4/19

    Bring the broth to a boil over high heat, then simmer it for 10 minutes.

    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  5. Step 5/19

    Strain the shrimp broth into a bowl and discard the solids.

    ๐Ÿงบfine-mesh strainer
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
  6. Step 6/19

    Season the peeled Black Tiger shrimp with 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and salt.

    ๐ŸฆBlack Tiger shrimp
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธpaprika
    โšซblack pepper
    ๐Ÿง„garlic powder
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
  7. Step 7/19

    Slice 1/2 lemon into thin rounds and finely chop the remaining 3 garlic cloves.

    ๐Ÿ‹lemon
    ๐Ÿง„garlic cloves
    ๐Ÿ”ชchef's knife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
  8. Step 8/19

    Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large frying pan over low heat, then fry the lemon slices until golden on both sides.

    ๐Ÿซ’olive oil
    ๐Ÿ‹lemon
    ๐Ÿณfrying pan
    ๐Ÿฅขtongs
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
  9. Step 9/19

    Transfer the fried lemon slices to a bowl and keep them aside for serving.

    ๐Ÿ‹lemon
    ๐Ÿฅขtongs
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
  10. Step 10/19

    Cook the seasoned shrimp in the same frying pan for about 2 minutes, turning until browned and just cooked through.

    ๐ŸฆBlack Tiger shrimp
    ๐Ÿณfrying pan
    ๐Ÿฅขtongs
  11. Step 11/19

    Add the chopped garlic, 1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes, and 50 g unsalted butter to the shrimp.

    ๐Ÿง„garlic cloves
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธchilli flakes
    ๐Ÿงˆunsalted butter
    ๐Ÿณfrying pan
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
  12. Step 12/19

    Stir-fry the shrimp mixture for 1 minute, then transfer the shrimp to a clean bowl.

    ๐ŸฆBlack Tiger shrimp
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
    ๐Ÿฅขtongs
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
  13. Step 13/19

    Add 250 g orzo to the same frying pan and stir it to coat it in the flavored butter and oil.

    ๐Ÿorzo
    ๐Ÿณfrying pan
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  14. Step 14/19

    Pour in 1/2 cup white wine and stir until it has nearly evaporated.

    ๐Ÿทwhite wine
    ๐Ÿณfrying pan
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring cups
  15. Step 15/19

    Add 1 cup of the reserved shrimp broth and stir over low heat until most of the liquid is absorbed.

    ๐Ÿณfrying pan
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring cups
  16. Step 16/19

    Continue adding the remaining shrimp broth gradually, stirring between additions, until the orzo is tender and al dente.

    ๐Ÿorzo
    ๐Ÿณfrying pan
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring cups
  17. Step 17/19

    Return the cooked Black Tiger shrimp to the pan and add 1/2 cup parsley.

    ๐ŸฆBlack Tiger shrimp
    ๐ŸŒฟparsley
    ๐Ÿณfrying pan
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring cups
  18. Step 18/19

    Drizzle in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and stir gently until the shrimp are warmed through.

    ๐Ÿ‹lemon juice
    ๐Ÿณfrying pan
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
  19. Step 19/19

    Top the orzo with the fried lemon slices and sprinkle with extra parsley before serving immediately.

    ๐Ÿ‹lemon
    ๐ŸŒฟparsley
    ๐Ÿฅขtongs

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Spices, Liquids, Vegetables, Oils, Fruits, Grains, Alcohol, Herbs, Seasonings

Ingredients

Black Tiger shrimps, Paprika, Black pepper, Garlic powder, Water, Onion, Garlic cloves, Olive oil, Lemon, Chilli flakes, Butter, Orzo, White wine, Lemon juice, Parsley, Salt

Notes

Black Tiger shrimps (16/20, unpeeled, heads reserved for broth), Water (for the broth), Onion (cut into quarters), Garlic cloves (bashed, for the broth, finely chopped), Lemon (sliced), Butter (unsalted), Parsley (plus extra for serving), Salt (to taste)

Allergens

Gluten, Wheat, Sulfites

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

650 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 37g, Carbohydrates: 67g, Fat: 23g, Saturated fat: 8g, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 920mg, Potassium: 520mg, Iron: 3.2mg, Calcium: 135mg, Selenium: 62ยตg, Zinc: 2.4mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 22mg, Vitamin B12: 1.8ยตg, Vitamin D: 1.2ยตg, Vitamin A: 160ยตg RAE, Folate: 145ยตg DFE

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

19 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, fine-mesh strainer, wooden spoon, tongs, mixing bowl, measuring cups, measuring spoons

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Summer dinner, Weeknight dinner, Date night, Family meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@cuisinovia

Origin

Cuisine

Mediterranean, Italian

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Creamy, Al dente, Juicy, Buttery

Flavors

Lemony, Savory, Garlicky, Herbal, Buttery, Briny, Mildly spicy, Wine-infused

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Do not leave seafood at room temperature for longer than 2 hours.,Reduce to 1 hour if the ambient temperature is above 32ยฐC / 90ยฐF.), fridge : 2 days (Cool promptly and refrigerate in an airtight container at or below 4ยฐC / 40ยฐF.,Reheat gently until the shrimp and orzo are steaming hot.), freezer : 1 month (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container.,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.,Texture of the orzo and shrimp may soften after freezing.)