One Pan Mediterranean Shrimp Orzo Bake

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This one-pan shrimp orzo bake delivers a quick and effortless Mediterranean-inspired meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner. The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity, everything cooks together in a single pan, minimizing cleanup while maximizing flavor.

The creamy element of this bake comes from the addition of a touch of cheese, often feta or Parmesan, which melts into the dish, creating a luscious and comforting sauce. A drizzle of good quality olive oil ties all the flavors together, enhancing the freshness of the ingredients.

This one-pan Mediterranean shrimp orzo bake is not only incredibly easy to prepare but also a healthy and satisfying meal option. Packed with lean protein from the shrimp, fiber from the vegetables, and the wholesome goodness of orzo, it’s a balanced and delicious dish.

Suggested garnishes include a drizzle of good quality olive oil, fresh lemon juice, parsley or basil. If you like this recipe you will also love my Easy Marry Me Shrimp or my One Pan Shrimp Saganaki Orzo!

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One Pan Mediterranean Shrimp Orzo Bake

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Servings: 8

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 30 minutes mins

Total Time: 40 minutes mins

This creamy shrimp orzo bake is packed with Mediterranean flavors. This gourmet dish comes together in one pan for easy cleanup!

Equipment

• 9×13 inch baking dish
• coarse grater

Ingredients 

US CustomaryMetric

• 1½ lbs wild shrimp, shelled + deveined
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
• 1 small zucchini, coarsely grated
• 5 oz sun dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 tsp Italian herb blend
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• salt + pepper, to taste
• 2 oz baby spinach, rough chop
• 7 oz feta cheese, crumbled

Optional Garnish: light drizzle of olive oil, lemon juice, chopped basil or parsley

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425℉.
• Using a paper towel, blot your shrimp dry. Lightly coat shrimp in 1 tbs olive oil, season with salt, garlic powder, onion powder and Italian herb blend.
• In a 9×13 inch baking pan, add in the olive oil, orzo, zucchini, sun dried tomatoes, olives, garlic, broth, Italian herb blend, onion powder, salt, pepper and mix together until combined. Next, cover with parchment paper and aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then, take it out of the oven, uncover, add in the spinach and feta and mix until incorporated. Top with the shrimp and pop back in the oven for 8-10 minutes uncovered. Stir it all together and serve with fresh lemon juice and basil or parsley.

Notes

You may also like this One Pan Creamy Lemon Feta Zucchini Orzo

1. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
2. You can use any type of cheese like fresh mozzarella or shredded parmesan cheese.
3. Any type of broth works here except beef broth.

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 599mg | Potassium: 766mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1060IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 2mg

Author: Stella Drivas