15-Minute Shrimp and Orzo

This i15-minute shrimp and orzo recipe is an absolute dream recipe – it's ridiculously easy to whip up and tastes amazing. You're going to love the flavors of this easy shrimp and orzo recipe.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 708kcal

Equipment

Wide pot
Pot

Ingredients

16 ounces orzo
2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil
1 yellow onion peeled and minced
1 fennel bulb trimmed and minced, fronds reserved
⅓ cup dry vermouth or white wine or chicken stock
2 cups chicken stock
12 ounces cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound extra large shrimp peeled and deveined
Salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the Orzo:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook for 7-8 minutes until just under al dente. Drain and set aside.

Prepare the Sauce:

As the orzo is boiling, prepare the sauce. Heat the neutral cooking oil in a wide pot over medium heat. Add the fennel and onion and cook for 5 minutes until it begins to soften. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the dry vermouth and bring to a boil. Add the chicken stock and cherry tomatoes and bring to a boil for 3 minutes. Add the butter and continue cooking for 3-5 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.

Finish the Orzo:

Turn on the broiler.
Stir the orzo into the sauce and cook for 1 minute. Turn off the heat.

Broil the Shrimp:

Arrange the shrimp on top of the orzo and drizzle with a touch of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Transfer to the broiler for 3-5 minutes until cooked through.

To Serve:

Divide the cooked shrimp and orzo between plates. Garnish with fennel fronds. Enjoy!

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