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Shrimp Orzo

Make this easy one pot shrimp and orzo with garlic tomatoes, vegetables, and bold Caribbean spices for a flavorful weeknight dinner with less cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups uncooked orzo
  • 31/2 cups of seafood broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup garlic diced tomatoes
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • ½ cup finely diced green and red bell peppers
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 carrots washed peeled and dice in desired sizes
  • ½ tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp salt onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, all- purposes seasoning ,lemon pepper seasoning ( divide all ½ n ½)
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp ground scotch bonnet pepper
  • ¼ tsp Debbies Caribbean soul spice
  • 2 tbsp and 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Method
 

  1. Wash shrimp with water and lemon juice ( optional). Pat dry and season , drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil, season with ½ tsp salt, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, all- purposes seasoning ,lemon pepper seasoning salt, the white pepper .
  2. Heat remaining 2 tbsp olive oil and brown shrimp for 2 minutes on each sides. When done add the onions, bell pepper and sauté for 2 minutes while stirring constantly, add the minced garlic and stir well to combine, sauté for 1 minutes, add the carrots and diced tomatoes stir, fresh thyme leaves well to combine, cook for 8 minutes to help the carrots become tender, add the remaining ½ tsp of tsp salt, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, all- purposes seasoning ,lemon pepper seasoning, the ¼ tsp Debbies Caribbean soul spice the 1 tsp black pepper, the ½ tsp ground scotch bonnet pepper and stir well to combine. Add the uncooked Orzo , and the brown shrimp the butter and stir well to combine, add the liquid stir and cook until liquid dissolves and orzo is cooked through. Add lemon juice on top of finish dish

Notes

This One Pot Shrimp and Orzo brings bold Caribbean-inspired flavor to an easy, comforting dinner. Seasoned shrimp, tender orzo pasta, garlic diced tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, and carrots come together in a savory broth with smoked paprika, Scotch bonnet pepper, and Debbie’s Caribbean Soul Spice. Butter adds richness, while lemon brings a bright citrus touch that complements the seafood and warm spices. Perfect for a weeknight family meal, this easy shrimp and orzo recipe delivers satisfying flavor with the convenience of one-pot cooking and less cleanup.