Description
A delightful combination of sweet prawns and comforting orzo pasta, enhanced with garlic and butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g orzo pasta
- 300g prawns, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic and shallot until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Cook the prawns until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add the orzo and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer the mixture, cover, and cook until the orzo is al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Use fresh prawns for the best flavor. Don’t overcook the prawns to ensure they remain juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: garlic butter, prawn, orzo, pasta, quick dinner, seafood