Shrimp Orzo with Tomato and Basil

Shrimp orzo is a vibrant one-pan meal, featuring succulent shrimp, sweet grape tomatoes, and aromatic basil, all brought together in a savory broth. It's quick, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword basil, easy dinner, orzo, shrimp, tomato

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 450kcal

Author Liza A

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves minced
3 cups halved grape tomatoes about 1 pound
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Coarse salt and ground pepper to taste
¾ lbs orzo
3 ¼ cups chicken broth
¾ lbs lbs shrimp peeled and deveined
1 cup fresh basil leaves torn

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 F.
In a large oven and broiler safe skillet, heat 1 ½ tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until almost brown, about 1 minute. Increase the heat to high and add the grape tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
Add orzo and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer. Remove skillet from heat and transfer to pre-heated oven. Bake until most of the liquid has absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, toss the shrimp in the remaining ½ tbsp. of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Remove skillet from oven and evenly place shrimp on top of the orzo. Turn oven to broil. Broil on high until shrimp is opaque throughout, about 4 minutes.
Sprinkle with torn basil leaves and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart

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