Lemon Butter Shrimp Asparagus Orzo - a delicious pescatarian spring or summer pasta recipe. This recipe is easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes.
I love shrimp. For more yummy shrimp recipes try my hot honey shrimp tacos.
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Why you'll love this recipe
It is easy to make and ready in less than 40 minutes.
It is pescatarian, and can be made gluten free.
Thanks to the shrimp and parmesan this recipe has protein and healthy fats.
Ingredients
- butter
- asparagus
- shrimp
- garlic
- lemon
- dill
- parmesan
- orzo
- olive oil
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions
- parmesan - feta would also be yummy here.
- shrimp - to keep this vegetarian you could use beans instead.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Cook asparagus.
Cook shrimp.
Serve and enjoy.
Storage instructions
You can store the extra pasta in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 2 days. I recommend reheating on the stove.
Recipe Pro-Tips
Use a good quality parmesan for the best tasting orzo.
I am obsessed with Costco argentine red shrimp. Not only are they a great deal they are also delicious!
Recipe FAQS
Orzo has more protein and fiber than rice. It does have more carbs but only slightly so.
Shrimp are lower in calories but high in protein and minerals.
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Lemon Butter Shrimp Asparagus Orzo
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoons butter
- 1 bunch asparagus - tops cut off and then finely sliced remove the tough bottom first
- ~.5 pound shrimp this is about 18-20 small shrimp or about 12 normal
- 3 cloves garlic
- juice from 1-2 lemons Adjust to how lemony you want the dish
- zest from 1 lemon
- ½ cup dill - finely chopped
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan
- 2 cups cooked orzo
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Add butter to skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus along with a pinch of salt and pepper, cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Push asparagus to the side and add shrimp along with another pinch of salt and pepper, cook for 90 seconds on each side.
- Add lemon, lemon zest and garlic to the pot. Stir to combine and cook for another 60 seconds.
- Add all remaining ingredients to the pot, stir until fully combined. Remove from heat and serve.
Ari says
of course had to try it!! Is soooo yummy•easy•quick dish.
Btw, Is a great option for summer time as meal or dinner 🙂
Thanks for the recipe!!! Looking forward to try more recipes
Kristi says
Thank you Ari!
Dinah says
Super fast and super deliscious! I could eat this bowl everyday of asparagus-season.
Kristi says
Thank you Dinah!