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Amazing Pesto Shrimp Orzo Skillet Dinner

Pesto Shrimp Orzo Skillet
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Whip up a quick and delicious Pesto Shrimp Orzo Skillet for an easy weeknight dinner that’s packed with flavor. This one-pan meal is perfect for busy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup prepared pesto
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add shrimp, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add uncooked orzo to the same skillet and toast for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  6. Stir in pesto, cherry tomatoes, and cooked shrimp. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
  7. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a creamier texture, you can add a splash of heavy cream with the pesto.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers along with the cherry tomatoes.
  • 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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