Best 7 Spicy Garlic Shrimp Over Orzo Recipes

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**Spicy Garlic Shrimp Over Orzo: A Flavorful and Easy Meal**

Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our Spicy Garlic Shrimp Over Orzo, a delectable dish that marries bold flavors with a medley of textures. Succulent shrimp, infused with a vibrant blend of spices and aromatic garlic, take center stage, while tender orzo pasta provides a hearty and comforting base. This vibrant dish is a symphony of flavors, with a touch of heat from the chili flakes and a hint of tanginess from the lemon juice. A vibrant and zesty combination of herbs, including parsley, thyme, and oregano, adds a refreshing touch. As you savor each bite, the richness of the shrimp, the delicate texture of the orzo, and the symphony of spices dance on your palate, creating a truly unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply seeking a quick and flavorful weeknight meal, this dish promises to delight your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GARLIC & HERB ROASTED SHRIMP



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves)
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large lemons
2 pounds (8- to 10-count) shrimp, peeled with the tails on
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
4 slices country bread, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Melt the butter over low heat in a medium (10-inch) saute pan. Add the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and cook over low heat for one minute. Off the heat, zest one of the lemons directly into the butter mixture.
  • Meanwhile, arrange the shrimp snugly in one layer in a large (12-inch) round ovenproof sauté pan (or 10 × 13-inch baking dish) with only the tails overlapping. Pour the butter mixture over the shrimp. Sprinkle with the sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Slice the ends off the zested lemon, cut five (1/4-inch-thick) slices, and tuck them among the shrimp. Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, just until the shrimp are firm, pink, and cooked through. Cut the remaining lemon in half and squeeze the juice onto the shrimp. Serve hot with the toasted bread for dipping into the garlic butter.

GARLIC SHRIMP & ORZO SALAD



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I enjoy cold pasta salads and rice salads, so I decided to make one with orzo, a rice-shaped pasta. Feel free to add other favorite veggies-like asparagus and green beans-and serve with rolls or pita bread.-Valonda Seward, Coarsegold, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup white wine
SALAD:
3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained, optional
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, up to 30 minutes., Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Using a slotted spoon, add shrimp; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add wine; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Remove to a shallow dish; refrigerate, covered, until cold., Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add vegetables, cilantro, chilled shrimp and olives if desired. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

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SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP OVER ORZO



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I love to cook and get that from my Mom and Grandmother. So it's a great compliment that my Mom says this is her favorite dish I make. I surprise her a few times with this for dinner. Hope it becomes a favorite for you too!

Provided by Victoria Ross

Categories     Seafood

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lb medium or large shrimp depending on how many shrimp per person ( i use large), peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp olive oil, per batch of shrimp
1 box orzo pasta, you may use other pasta you have on hand.
1 large red pepper, seeded and diced
1 medium red onion, diced
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp crushed hot red pepper per batch of shrimp, you can add more or less depending on your love of heat!
6 clove garlic, minced
1 stick butter
3 c favorite red sauce for spaghetti, heated
2 c shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. This dish comes together pretty quick once you've done all your prep work. Start your pasta water. Cook pasta according to directions. While your water is boiling, saute your diced red peppers and onion in one tablespoon of olive oil until crisp tender and set aside in a bowl. In batches, saute your shrimp that have been seasoned with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes until done. Shrimp is done in batches to get a nice sear on them. Too crowded frying pan will steam them. Set aside batches and keep warm.
  • 2. In a sauce pan melt butter and add minced garlic. Heat over medium low temp for 10 minutes which will soften garlic and infuse butter with yummy garlicyness! Heat your red sauce in a seperate sauce pan.
  • 3. Mix all of your cooked shrimp, red pepper and onion mixture and garlic butter sauce in frying pan over medium heat and bring back to warm temp.
  • 4. Once pasta is done, shrimp mixed with veggies and butter it's time to plate! Place your perfect pasta portion on plate, top with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, a good scoop of shrimp mixture and a scoop of red sauce. Top with a bit more parmesan and Enjoy!

ONE-PAN GARLIC-BUTTER SHRIMP WITH ORZO



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One pan and 30 minutes makes for one delish dinner dish.

Provided by Marianne Williams

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup unsalted butter, divided
¼ cup olive oil, divided
2 medium shallots, finely chopped (½ cup)
½ cup white wine
3 cups vegetable broth
1 ½ cups uncooked orzo
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
6 medium garlic cloves, smashed
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh juice (from 2 lemons), divided, plus lemon wedges for serving
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided
1 pound large peeled, deveined raw shrimp
2 tablespoons drained capers, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons each of the butter and oil in a large, deep skillet over medium. Add shallots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add wine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Transfer 3 tablespoons shallot mixture to a medium bowl; reserve remaining shallot mixture in skillet. Add remaining 2 tablespoons each butter and oil to shallot mixture in medium bowl, and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • Add broth to remaining shallot mixture in skillet, and bring to a boil over high. Stir in orzo and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Reduce to a simmer over medium-low. Cover and cook, undisturbed and without uncovering, 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, finely chop garlic. Add remaining ½ teaspoon salt to garlic; using the flat side of a chef's knife, press and rub together to form a paste. Add garlic paste, lemon juice, crushed red pepper, and 2 tablespoons of the parsley to shallot mixture in medium bowl, and stir to combine. Add shrimp, and toss to fully coat (mixture will start to solidify because shrimp are cold).
  • Uncover cooked orzo; spoon shrimp in a single layer over orzo. Spoon remaining shallot mixture in bowl over shrimp and orzo. Cover and cook over medium-low until shrimp are just opaque, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Uncover; sprinkle with capers, lemon zest, and remaining 2 tablespoons parsley. Serve immediately alongside lemon wedges.

SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH ORZO



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The universal appeal of shrimp scampi, frankly, isn't the shrimp but the pan sauce: garlicky butter lightened with white wine and bursts of lemon, parsley and red-pepper flakes. Scampi is often tossed with pasta or served with crusty bread, but this version instead uses quick-cooking orzo. It simmers directly in the pan sauce, imparting a starchy gloss - and soaking up the garlicky scampi flavors. Toss the shrimp with some garlic, lemon zest and red-pepper flakes to marinate while the pasta gets a head start on the stove, then simply toss the shrimp on top of the orzo to steam. It all comes together in a flash, and feels effortless. Pair this dish with Caesar salad, steamed broccoli or arugula, or bask in its simple comfort, straight from a spoon.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, quick, one pot, pastas, seafood, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon juice (from 1 lemon)
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Kosher salt and black pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup orzo
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 cups boiling water, seafood stock or chicken stock
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon zest, red-pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and half the garlic. Set aside to marinate. (This step can be done up to 1 hour in advance.)
  • Add butter, remaining olive oil and remaining garlic to a medium skillet set over medium heat. When the butter starts to bubble, add the orzo and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until the orzo is toasted, about 2 minutes, adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent the garlic from burning. Carefully add the wine - it will bubble - and stir until absorbed, about 1 minute. Stir in water, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until orzo is al dente, about 12 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp in a snug, even layer on top of the orzo, cover, and cook until all the shrimp is pink and cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

ORZO VERDE WITH SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP



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"This pasta salad is a refreshing change from typical pasta salads in that the avocado replaces the usual loads of olive oil and cheese. This dish is creamy and satisfying and still healthy. It's also versatile. This dish is equally delicious whether served hot, room temperature or chilled."

Provided by flyincook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
4 ounces cremini mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 lb orzo pasta
2 mexican avocados
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
24 medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (21-26 count)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chicken broth
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 ounces fresh basil, slivered
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
  • Add the olive oil to a large saute pan and set over moderate heat. Add the red bell pepper, yellow onion, mushrooms, shallot, 2/3 of the minced garlic, oregano, black pepper and salt and saute for 5-7 minutes. When the vegetables just begin to soften, cover the pan and remove from the heat. Add the orzo to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions for al dente.
  • Remove the pits and scrape the avocado flesh into a medium mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice and mash with a fork until it is creamy. In a medium saute pan, melt the butter, add the reserved minced garlic and the shrimp and saute until the shrimp are pink and starting to become firmer in texture (about 1 1/2 minutes per side). Add the white wine and red pepper flakes to the saute pan and cook over medium heat for another 3 minutes.
  • Drain the cooked orzo and add it to the pan of sauteed vegetables. Stir in the mashed avocado and chicken broth and mix all together well. Set the pan over medium heat, stirring frequently for 5 minutes to heat through. Spoon the orzo into a large serving bowl or platter. Spoon the shrimp over the orzo, then drizzle the remaining wine, butter and garlic sauce over the top. Garnish the top by sprinkling feta cheese, basil and toasted almonds over all. Serve warm, room temperature or chilled. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.6, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 64.5, Sodium 433, Carbohydrate 70.1, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 5, Protein 20.8

ONE-POT SHRIMP SCAMPI ORZO



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A different take on classic shrimp scampi, this dish is cooked in one pot and is ready in under 45 minutes. Serve with a side salad, if desired.

Provided by Bren

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Shrimp     100+ Shrimp Scampi Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ cup orzo
½ cup finely diced onion
1 large clove garlic, minced
¼ cup white wine
1 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup frozen peas, defrosted
½ tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 lemon slices

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and dried parsley in a small bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil. Stir in orzo and onion, toss to coat, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent and orzo is lightly toasted, 4 to 5 minutes. Mix in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Deglaze pot with white wine and stir until wine has cooked off. Pour in chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until orzo is tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Add peas and shrimp with marinade to the pot, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are light pink, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Divide between 2 dishes, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.2 calories, Carbohydrate 69.5 g, Cholesterol 190.4 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 942.7 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh shrimp. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • If you don't have a large skillet, you can cook the shrimp in batches.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking the shrimp. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the shrimp until they are pink and opaque. Do not overcook them, or they will become tough.
  • Use a good quality olive oil for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have orzo, you can use another type of pasta, such as penne or spaghetti.
  • Serve the shrimp and orzo immediately, while it is still hot.

Conclusion:

This spicy garlic shrimp over orzo is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. The shrimp are cooked in a flavorful garlic sauce and served over a bed of orzo. The dish is simple to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For example, if you like things spicy, you can add more chili flakes to the sauce. If you prefer a milder flavor, you can omit the chili flakes altogether. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover shrimp. Simply cook the shrimp according to the recipe instructions and then add them to the sauce and orzo. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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