Servings:
pieces

Southern Style Shrimp with Lemon Basil Orzo

Smoky shrimps in creamy sauce and zesty orzo. What a good combo!
Prep Time:
10 min
Cook Time:
15 min
Total Time:
25 min
Ingredients (Servings: pieces)
Orzo
g
Olive Oil
tbsp
Butter
tsp
Lemon Juice
tbsp
Lemon Zest
tsp
Fresh Basil
g
Fresh Dill
g
Shrimps
g
Sweet Smoked Paprika Powder
tsp
Garlic Powder
tsp
Ground Ginger
tsp
Tomato Paste
tbsp
White Wine
ml
Coconut Milk
ml
Salt & Pepper to taste
Preparing In The Kitchen
  1. Wash and pat dry the herbs, pluck the leaves from the stems and roughly chop them. Cook the orzo according to package instructions, drain it and add it right back to the same pot. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon chopped basil and dill, lemon juice and zest, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. To make the shrimps, wash them and dry, place them in a bowl and mix with 1 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, ginger and garlic powder. Mix well, till evenly coated.
  3. Heat up a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the shrimps, fry them for few seconds and add the butter. Stir till melted.
  4. Add the wine, simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add in the coconut milk and tomato paste, stir well, and cook for about 5 more minutes, until sauce thicken a bit. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Spoon the orzo among plates, top with the shrimps and sauce over the orzo. Garnish with fresh basil.
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