Description
Shrimp Tomato Orzo Bowls are a vibrant and hearty dish that combines succulent shrimp, tender orzo pasta, and a rich garlicky tomato sauce infused with fresh basil. This delightful meal transforms any ordinary evening into a gourmet experience, perfect for casual dinners or special gatherings. Enjoy the burst of flavors in every bite while impressing your family and friends with this easy-to-make recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (low-sodium)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and basil.
- Cook the orzo in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, cooking until pink and opaque.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and lemon juice; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Toss cooked orzo into the skillet with fresh basil; mix gently to combine.
- Serve hot, garnishing with additional basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 375g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg