Name: One Pot Orzo and Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 lb medium or large shrimp (peeled and deveined); 1 box uncooked orzo; 2 medium carrots (peeled and diced in desired sizes); 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 medium onion (diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); ½ of red and green bell peppers (diced); 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp spicy jerk marinade (optinal); 1 cup low sodium chicken broth or seafood broth; 1 tsp salt (white pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, lemon pepper, old bay); ½ tsp Debbie’s Caribbean soul spice; Juice of 1 lemon

One Pot Orzo and Shrimp

This flavorful One-Pot Shrimp and Orzo is an easy, satisfying meal filled with tender shrimp, colorful vegetables, and perfectly seasoned orzo. Tomato paste, garlic, bell peppers, warm spices, and an optional touch of spicy jerk marinade create a rich Caribbean-inspired flavor, while butter and broth make every bite comforting and delicious. Finished with fresh lemon juice for a bright, zesty touch, this simple one-pot recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or anytime you want a hearty homemade meal with minimal cleanup.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings: 4 people

Course: Main, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Jamaican

Calories: 375

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 lb medium or large shrimp peeled and deveined
1 box uncooked orzo
2 medium carrots peeled and diced in desired sizes
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 medium onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
½ of red and green bell peppers diced
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp spicy jerk marinade optinal
1 cup low sodium chicken broth or seafood broth
1 tsp salt white pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, lemon pepper, old bay
½ tsp Debbie’s Caribbean soul spice
Juice of 1 lemon

Method

Clean shrimp , pat dry and season with ½ tsp salt, white pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, lemon pepper, old bay , and ¼ tsp Debbies, Caribbean soul spice. Heat olive oil and brown shrimp for 2 minutes on each side. Set aside in the same pan, add onions , garlic and bell pepper and jerk marinade, tomato paste, and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, add the carrots, and or any other vegetables like broccoli or spinach. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chicken or seafood broth and bring to a low boil. Add the orzo and butter, stir well, add the shrimp, cover and cook until orzo is tender, then squeeze lemon juice in.