One Pot Mediterranean Shrimp Orzo (high protein) - a delicious pescatarian spring or summer pasta recipe. This recipe is easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes and has over 30 grams of protein per serving. Best of all - it is made in one pot and requires minimal cleanup.
I love shrimp. For more yummy shrimp recipes try my hot honey shrimp tacos, honey chipotle shrimp tacos or my lemon butter shrimp orzo.
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Why you'll love this mediterranean shrimp orzo with feta
It is easy to make and ready in about 30 minutes.
It has over 30 grams of protein per serving.
Thanks to the garlic, onion, dill, zucchini and bell pepper it is packed with veggies.
Ingredients
- Shrimp
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Black pepper
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Onion
- Bell pepper
- Zucchini
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh dill
- Lemon
- Feta
- Chicken bone broth
- Water
- Dried orzo
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions
- feta - goat cheese or parmesan would also be yummy here.
- shrimp - to keep this vegetarian you could use beans instead.
- bone broth - feel free to use vegetable broth to keep this pescatarian.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Sear for 90 seconds per side, then remove from the skillet.
Sauté the onion for 3 minutes, then add the zucchini, bell pepper, and garlic and cook until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the remaining ingredients (except the shrimp), bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 8–10 minutes, until the orzo is tender.
Stir the shrimp back into the skillet, cook for 1 minute to warm through, then serve.
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 feta 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.
Yes! Just defrost them prior to cooking and make sure they are patted dry.
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One Pot Mediterranean Shrimp Orzo (high protein)
Equipment
- 1 skillet
Ingredients
Shrimp
- ~24 medium shrimp - patted dry* I used wild gulf shrimp from costco
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- pinch black pepper
Orzo
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 small onion - finely diced should be slightly less than 1 cup
- 1 bell pepper - diced any color works but I used green
- 1 medium zucchini - sliced and quartered
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- pinch red pepper flakes
- pinch black pepper
- ½ cup fresh chopped dill
- juice from ½ lemon adjust to your acidity preference
- 2.5-5 oz feta crumbled
- 2 cups chicken bone broth can sub regular broth or vegetable broth, use code avocadoskillet for 15% off the linked bone broth
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup dried orzo
optional toppings
- additional fresh chopped dill
Instructions
- Add shrimp to a bowl and toss with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder.
- Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add shrimp and cook for 90 seconds each side. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
- Add a splash more oil if needed. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add zucchini, garlic and bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add all remaining ingredients to the pan (except for the cooked shrimp). Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 8-10 more minutes, until orzo is cooked through.
- Turn heat to low, add shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute and then turn off heat.
- Divide out orzo and serve!
Beachbum says
Another smash hit!
Beachbum says
Another home run!
Jess says
This is sooo good and I love how easy it is to make!