Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Orzo Skillet Recipe

Name: Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Orzo Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 large zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and into 1/4-inch slices (about 2 cups); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 4 teaspoons); 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta (about 5 oz); 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton); 1 lb uncooked large shrimp (21 to 30 ct), peeled, deveined, tail shells removed; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and into 1/4-inch slices (about 2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 4 teaspoons)
3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta (about 5 oz)
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 lb uncooked large shrimp (21 to 30 ct), peeled, deveined, tail shells removed
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

	PREP TIME 15m	COOK TIME 30m	TOTAL TIME 45m
YIELD 4 servings

Instructions

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add zucchini and salt; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
Remove with slotted spoon; reserve.
Heat same skillet over medium heat; add garlic and pasta.
Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic is fragrant and pasta is lightly toasted.
Add broth; cover and simmer 10 to 11 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed.
Stir in shrimp, butter and zucchini; cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp are pink and pasta is tender.
Stir in cheese, lemon, and thyme; garnish with parsley.