Description
Three delicious and easy one-pot meals perfect for summer. These recipes are fresh, quick, and require minimal cleanup!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 zucchini, diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add orzo and toast for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and zucchini. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the orzo is tender, return the shrimp to the pot and mix well.
- Garnish with lemon zest, fresh parsley, and Parmesan (if using). Serve warm.
Notes
Try swapping shrimp for grilled chicken or tofu for a different protein option!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Summer
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350-450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: one-pot meals, summer recipes, quick dinners, easy cleanup