Create the perfect lunch or dinner by pairing orzo pasta with fresh shrimp and vegetables
This recipe is a great idea for a quick and fancy lunch or dinner. Tender orzo pasta, baked with young zucchini, complemented by juicy shrimp is a combination that will surprise you with its harmonious taste and aroma.
Ingredients:
- Orzo pasta 200 g
- Zucchini (medium) 1 pc.
- Olive oil 3 tbsp. l.
- Water 400 ml
- Grated parmesan 100 g
- Cleaned shrimps 250 g
- Lemon juice 1 tbsp. l.
- Salt and black pepper – to your taste
Cooking orzo with zucchini and shrimp
Step 1
Grate the zucchini on a medium grater and slightly squeeze out the excess liquid. Defrost the shrimp according to the instructions on the package.
Step 2
Grease a baking dish with olive oil. Pour the orzo pasta into it, and evenly distribute the grated zucchini on top.
Step 3
Pour the contents with hot water, add salt, add a tablespoon of olive oil and place in an oven heated to 180°C for 20-25 minutes.
Step 4
While the pasta is cooking, heat a pan with the remaining oil. Fry the shrimp on it, adding salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5
Remove the orzo from the oven, add the prepared shrimp, sprinkle with grated parmesan, sprinkle with lemon juice and mix thoroughly.
Serve the dish immediately while it is still warm. Delicious!