Shrimp and Orzo Primavera

 

 

This a fantastic one pan meal to make for your family and/or friends.  I made it the other night for dinner and the family raved about it - even the one who doesn't like shrimp all that much.  Shrimp is served with orzo pasta, zucchini, green peas (I used edamame), Pecorino Romano cheese and spices.  Lemon zest is added which gives the dish a refreshing flavor.  

Shrimp and Orzo Primavera

From Cook's Country Magazine

Ingredients:

1 pound extra-large shrimp (about 21-25 per pound) peeled, deveined, and tails removed

1 1/4 teaspoons table salt, divided

3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus extra for drizzling

1 shallot, minced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 1/2 cups water

1 1/4 cups orzo

1 zucchini (8 ounces), quartered lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

1 ounce Pecorino Romano cheese, grated (1/2 cup), plus extra for serving

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions:

1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.  Combine shrimp, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in bowl.  Heat 1 tablespoon oil in  a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.  Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until edges of shrimp are just beginning to turn pink but shrimp are not cooked through, about 2 minutes.   Transfer shrimp to clean bowl; set aside.

2. Heat remaining 2 tablespoon oil in now-empty skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.  Add shallot, garlic, and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. 

3.  Stir in water, orzo, zucchini, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper.  Bring to boil.  Reduce heat to medium; cover; and cook until orzo is al dente and nearly all liquid has been absorbed, 6 to 9 minutes.

4. Off heat, stir in peas, Pecorino, and lemon zest until well combined.  Arrange shrimp in circular pattern on top of orzo mixture.  Lightly push shrimp down to nestle into orzo.  Return skillet to medium heat and cook, uncovered, until orzo begins to bubble, about 1 minute.  Cover and continue to cook until shrimp are cooked through, about 3 minutes longer.

5. Sprinkle with basil and drizzle with extra oil.  Serve, passing extra Pecorino separately.

Serves 4

Orecchiette With Shrimp, Pepperoncini, and Basil

If you need something quick and easy not to mention delicious for dinner, this recipe is for you.  The basil and pepperoncini add a wonderful flavor to this dish.  As I mentioned, it is very easy to prepare. You start by preparing the shrimp and then cook the pasta according to package directions.  Next you add some oil to a skillet and cook the garlic and the shrimp.  When the shrimp is cooked remove from heat and add the pasta, pepperoni, capers, cheese and basil.   Serve with lemon and more cheese.   That is it.  I told you it was easy.  Dinner is ready.   Enjoy.



Orecchiette With Shrimp, Pepperoncini, and Basil
From Cook's Country

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds extra-large shrimp (21 to 25 per pound),peeled, deveined, tails removed, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Salt and pepper
12 ounces (3 1/3 cups) orecchiette
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, sliced thin
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 cup), plus extra for serving
1/4 cup chopped pepperoncini, plus 1 tablespoon brine
1/4 cup capers, rinsed
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Lemon wedges

Directions:
1. Sprinkle shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and refrigerate until ready to use.  Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large Dutch oven.  Add pasta and 1 tablespoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until al dente.   Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain pasta.
2. Heat oil in now-empty  pot over medium heat until shimmering.   Add garlic and cook until beginning to brown, about 1 minute.  Add shrimp and cook until just opaque, about 4 minutes.
3. Off heat, add pasta, Parmesan, pepperoncini and brine, capers, basil, and reserved cooking water and toss to combine.  Serve, passing lemon wedges and extra Parmesan separately.

Serves 4

20 Minute One Pan Shrimp and Orzo Dinner

Need something quick and easy for dinner that tastes delicious?  Look no further than this post. This recipe I found on the  Laughing Spatula blog is perfect for those days when you do not want to to spend or have a lot of time to spend on dinner.  This dinner is ready in 20 minutes and the clean up is so easy.  One pan to clean up - a big plus in my mind.

As I mentioned earlier, everything is cooked in one pan.  You start by heating up some oil and butter and adding the onions, garlic and pasta.  Cook until the onions are tender and the pasta is slightly golden.  Next stir in the chicken broth, cover and cook for about 10 minutes.  Next you add the shrimp and some lemon juice, cover and cook until the shrimp are cooked.  Remove the lid, sprinkle with  some Parmesan cheese and serve. 

The pasta had a wonderful flavor and the shrimp were tender and flavorful.  The dish had a nice refreshing flavor from the lemon juice.  This meal was a family favorite. It is  in my file of recipes to make again and again and again.



20 Minute One Pan Shrimp and Orzo Dinner
From Laughing Spatula Modified Slightly by From My Southwest Kitchen

Ingredients:
1 pound medium shrimp - thawed if frozen
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves of garlic - minced
1 cup uncooked Orzo pasta
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 fresh lemon cut in half - divided
Parmesan cheese

Directions:
1. Heat large skillet on medium high heat.
2. Add butter and olive oil.  Heat until butter is melted.
3. Add onion, garlic and orzo to the skillet.
4. Cook for 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent and orzo is slightly toasted.
5. Add chicken broth and parsley flakes.  Stir.
6. Reduce heat to medium.   Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is soft and just a small amount of liquid remains in the pan.
7. Toss in the shrimp and the juice from one of the lemon halves.  Stir.
8.  Cover and cook for an additional  5-6 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through.
9. Cut the remaining lemon half into slices.  Garnish the Shrimp and Pasta with the lemon slices and grated Parmesan cheese.

Serves 6

Fish Stew

The other night for dinner, I made a wonderful Fish Stew.  After having it for dinner, I wondered why I never made this dish more  often.  It was easy to make and tasted wonderful.   The broth was very tasty and it had just the right amount of halibut, clams, mussels, and shrimp.  The recipe was from Bobby Flay and I modified it ever so slightly.  I used crushed tomatoes instead of diced - the family doesn't like chunks  of tomatoes,  I reduced the number of clams and added some mussels to the dish, and finally instead of chicken broth, I used vegetable broth and instead of snapper I used halibut.

As I mentioned earlier, this dish was delicious and enjoyed by the family.  I also served a nice French Baguette  so we could get all of the delicious broth.

Fish Stew
From Bobby Flay in Food and Wine Adapted Slightly by From My Southwest Kitchen
INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup bottled clam juice
1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, plus more for serving
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 dozen little neck clams, scrubbed
1 dozen fresh mussels, debeard
3/4 pound skinless halibut, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 pound shelled and deveined medium shrimp
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
French Baguette

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil. Add the shallot and garlic and cook over high heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the wine and boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the stock, clam juice, tomatoes, thyme, bay leaf and hot sauce and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes.



2. Add the clams and mussels, cover and cook just until most of them open, about 5 minutes. Add the halibut  and shrimp, cover and simmer until they are cooked through and the remaining clams and mussels have opened, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the seafood to 4 bowls. Add the butter and parsley and cook over moderate heat for 1 minute, swirling the pan. Spoon the broth over the seafood and serve with the French Baguette.

Makes 4 servings

Baked Lemon Shrimp With Garlic

This is an amazing dish.  Flavorful, tender (not dry) shrimp  baked in a delicious lemon, garlic, butter sauce with some parley.  What could be better?    I served the shrimp over some rice and spooned sauce  over the shrimp and rice.  Any leftover sauce, I mopped up with a piece of crusty bread.

It takes about 45 minutes to prepare and bake this dish.  The most time consuming part was peeling the shrimp.  First,  melt a cup of butter  and add some salt, garlic and parsley.  Place your shrimp on top of the butter and bake in a 450 degree oven for about 5 minutes.  Remove the shrimp from the oven and turn to the other side.  Sprinkle with some lemon zest, remaining parsley, and the lemon juice.  Place back in the oven and bake for another 10 minutes or so.

Serve the shrimp over rice.  A wonderful dinner awaits your family.

Baked Lemon  Shrimp With Garlic
From Epicurious
INGREDIENTS

2 pounds large shrimp (about 30), peeled
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon mined garlic, or to taste
1/2 cup flat-leafed parsley leaves, washed well, spun dry, and chopped fine
2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest (from about 2 large lemons)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
Accompaniments:
cooked rice
lemon wedges

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 450°F.
In a flameproof baking dish large enough to hold shrimp in one layer melt butter with salt over moderately low heat. Stir in garlic and half of parsley. Add shrimp and bake 5 minutes. Turn shrimp and sprinkle with remaining parsley, zest, and lemon juice. Bake shrimp until just cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes more.
Serve shrimp with rice and lemon wedges.

Serves 6

Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp is one dish the whole family enjoys.  I like it because it is so versatile and relatively easy to prepare.  You can grill it, boil it, fry it, and bake it.

In this recipe shrimp is fried in a  nice sauce made with butter, olive oil, garlic, white wine, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.  After the shrimp is cooked, add some lemon juice and parsley and toss.    I served my shrimp over some pasta.

This is a delicious dish.  The shrimp have a nice flavor and the pasta tastes wonderful coated in the wine sauce.

Shrimp Scampi
From NYT Cooking


INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup dry white wine or broth
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
 Freshly ground black pepper
1 ¾ pounds large or extra-large shrimp, shelled
⅓ cup chopped parsley
 Freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon
 Cooked pasta or crusty bread

PREPARATION
In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add wine or broth, salt, red pepper flakes and plenty of black pepper and bring to a simmer. Let wine reduce by half, about 2 minutes.

Add shrimp and sauté until they just turn pink, 2 to 4 minutes depending upon their size. Stir in the parsley and lemon juice and serve over pasta or accompanied by crusty bread.

Makes 4 servings

Chimichurri Shrimp

The other night for dinner, I made a delicious shrimp dish marinated in a combination of cilantro, parley, oil, lime juice, and spices. This concoction is known as chimichurri.  A  very tasty savory sauce that also doubles as a marinade in this recipe.    I let the shrimp marinate for a few hours  in the sauce and then cooked them in a skillet until they were pink and golden.  I served some of the reserved marinate with the shrimp.

This was a delicious and simple dinner to make.  I served it with a green  salad, some rice, and veggies.  A winner with the family and on my to-make-again list.

Chimichurri Shrimp
From The Pioneer Woman Cooks A Year Of Holidays
Ingredients:
1 large bunch cilantro, stems removed
1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, stems removed
3 garlic cloves
Juice of 3 limes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
3 pounds raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails off
2 tablespoons olive oil

 Directions:
1. Fill a blender or food processor with cilantro and parsley.
2. Add the garlic, lime juice, cumin, cayenne, and salt.
3. Place the lid on the blender, then remove the center piece.  With the blender on low, drizzle in the 1/2 cup olive oil.
4. Blend until the chimichurri is totally pureed and somewhat smooth.
5. Place the shrimp in a 2-quart baking dish and drizzle in half the chimichurri.  Pour the other half into a small dish, cover it with plastic wrap, and put it in the fridge for serving later.
6. Toss the shrimp in the sauce, then cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours.
7. When you are ready to make the shrimp, heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Throw in the shrimp and cook them stirring them around for 3 to 4 minutes.  Cook until they are a nice pinky-gold.
8. Serve the shrimp with the remaining chimichurri sauce. 

Shrimp Creole

Shrimp Creole was one dish I had when I visited New Orleans many years ago.  I really enjoyed it but never got around to making it at home.  The other day I got my copy of Cook's Country magazine and they had an authentic Shrimp Creole recipe.  Fantastic.  I hadn't planned anything for dinner that night, so I thought this would be great.  We hadn't had shrimp in a while.

I was delighted on how easy this recipe was to make. You start by making your own Creole Seasoning which is made from spices you probably have.  Next the sauce is made which the shrimp are cooked in.  The sauce consists of flour, oil, onions, a green bell pepper, celery, white wine, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar.  The sauce is cooked until slightly thickened.  You then add in the shrimp and cook until the shrimp are cooked through.  You then stir in some lemon juice and parsley.  Season with salt and pepper and serve.  I served mine over steamed rice.  It was delicious.


Shrimp Creole
From Cook's Country Magazine

Ingredients:
Creole Seasoning

2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Shrimp
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 onion, chopped fine
1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped fine
2 celery ribs, chopped fine
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 pounds large shrimp (26 to 30 per pound), peeled, deveined, and tails removed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 scallions, sliced thin

Directions:
1. FOR THE CREOLE SEASONING: Combine all ingredients in bowl and set aside.
2. FOR THE SHRIMP: Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.  Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until light brown, 3 to 5 minutes.  Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are softened and beginning to brown, 10 to 12 minutes, scraping up any browned bits.
3. Stir in Creole seasoning and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.  Add wine and cook until nearly evaporated, 4 to 6 minutes, scraping up any browned bits.  Add tomatoes and their juice, water, Worcestershire, and sugar.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered and stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
4. Add shrimp, increase heat to medium, and return to simmer.  Cook until shrimp are opaque and just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.  Stir in lemon juice and parsley.  Season with salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with scallions, and serve.

Serves 4 to 6

Beach Shrimp

This easy shrimp bake is the best.  The shrimp are baked in Italian dressing, ground pepper, garlic, lemon juice, parsley,  and of course butter.  Everything is tossed together in a baking dish and put into a 375 degree oven for 25 minutes.

Remove from the oven and serve.  Nothing could be easier for a quick dinner.

I served this dish with a tossed green salad and some bread.


Beach Shrimp
From my recipes

Ingredients:

3 pounds unpeeled, large raw shrimp

1 (16-oz.) bottle Italian dressing
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly ground pepper
2 garlic cloves, pressed
2 lemons, halved
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup butter, cut up

Directions:
1. Place first 4 ingredients in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish, tossing to coat. Squeeze juice from lemons over shrimp mixture, and stir. Add lemon halves to pan. Sprinkle evenly with parsley; dot with butter.
2. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Serve in pan.
Makes 6-8 servings

Skillet Shrimp, Sausage and Rice

Dinner was  ready in a record 35 minutes tonight.   I took some shrimp, andouille sausage,  an onion, some garlic, a red pepper, rice, chicken broth, white wine, and some seasoning and cooked them in a skillet.   They cooked for about 25 minutes.    After everything was cooked, I tossed in some tomatoes and sprinkled fresh parsley over the top.  

The shrimp and sausage tasted wonderful together and the creole seasoned rice added an extra boost to this flavor packed dinner.  Easy, delicious, and quick.  A perfect recipe for a wonderful meal.

Skillet Shrimp, Sausage and Rice
From Woman's Day magazine

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces fully cooked andouille sausage, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red pepper, cut into small, thin pieces
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup long-grain white rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons creole seasoning
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
12 ounces large peeled and deveined shrimp, tails discarded
12 ounces plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 tomatoes)
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped

Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the sausage and cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
2. Reduce the heat to medium, add the onion and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes.  Add the pepper and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are just tender, about 5 more minutes.
3. Stir in the rice, then the wine and seasoning and bring to a simmer.  Add the broth and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 12 minutes.
4. Fold the sausage into the rice mixture, then nestle the shrimp in the partially cooked rice and cook, covered, until the shrimp are opaque throughout and the rice is tender, 4 to 5 minutes more.  Fold in the tomatoes and sprinkle with the parsley before serving.

Serves 4