Pan-fried shrimp with lemon and ouzo is a delightful dish that combines fresh seafood, zesty citrus, and the unique anise flavor of ouzo. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you prefer your shrimp cooked with a crispy golden crust or a tender, juicy interior, this versatile dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Served over a bed of fluffy rice or sautéed vegetables, pan-fried shrimp with lemon and ouzo is a flavorful and satisfying meal that is sure to impress your friends and family.
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ONE POT LEMON ORZO SHRIMP
A super easy one pot meal that the whole family will love - even the orzo gets cooked right in the pot!
Provided by Chungah Rhee
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside. Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, onion and oregano, and cook, stirring often, until onions have become translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in orzo until lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, peas, lemon juice and shrimp. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Place into oven and bake until shrimp are cooked through, about 12-14 minutes. Serve immediately.
GRILLED TILAPIA WITH LEMON BUTTER, CAPERS AND ORZO
Steps:
- Combine the lemon zest, juice, wine and shallot in a small saucepan over high heat and cook until reduced by half. Remove from the heat and let cool. Whisk together the cream, butter and wine mixture in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. The lemon butter can be made 1 day in advance and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- Heat the grill to high.
- Brush the fish on both sides with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the fish for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until lightly golden brown and slightly charred. Toss the orzo with a few tablespoons of the lemon butter and 2 tablespoons of the parsley and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the orzo to a platter. Remove from the grill and immediately place the fillets on the orzo and top each fillet with some of the lemon butter and capers. Garnish with the remaining parsley.
GARLIC LEMON SHRIMP RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: butter, shrimp, salt, pepper, garlic, red chili flakes, fresh parsley, lemon juice
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Spread the shrimp around in the pan in a single layer, sprinkling the salt and pepper on top, then cook until the butter is starting to turn a dark brown. Flip the shrimp, add the garlic and chili flakes, and cook for about 15-30 seconds.
- Add the parsley and lemon juice, reducing the lemon juice down to a sauce, then remove from heat.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 46 grams, Sugar 0 grams
PAN-FRIED SHRIMP
Steps:
- Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a skillet over high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until browned, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Season shrimp with 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, garlic salt, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute. Serve with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 233.6 mg, Fat 24 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 482.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
ONE-POT SHRIMP SCAMPI ORZO
A different take on classic shrimp scampi, this dish is cooked in one pot and is ready in under 45 minutes. Serve with a side salad, if desired.
Provided by Bren
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Shrimp 100+ Shrimp Scampi Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and dried parsley in a small bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Melt butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil. Stir in orzo and onion, toss to coat, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent and orzo is lightly toasted, 4 to 5 minutes. Mix in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Deglaze pot with white wine and stir until wine has cooked off. Pour in chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until orzo is tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Add peas and shrimp with marinade to the pot, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are light pink, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Divide between 2 dishes, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and garnish with lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.2 calories, Carbohydrate 69.5 g, Cholesterol 190.4 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 942.7 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH ORZO
The universal appeal of shrimp scampi, frankly, isn't the shrimp but the pan sauce: garlicky butter lightened with white wine and bursts of lemon, parsley and red-pepper flakes. Scampi is often tossed with pasta or served with crusty bread, but this version instead uses quick-cooking orzo. It simmers directly in the pan sauce, imparting a starchy gloss - and soaking up the garlicky scampi flavors. Toss the shrimp with some garlic, lemon zest and red-pepper flakes to marinate while the pasta gets a head start on the stove, then simply toss the shrimp on top of the orzo to steam. It all comes together in a flash, and feels effortless. Pair this dish with Caesar salad, steamed broccoli or arugula, or bask in its simple comfort, straight from a spoon.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, quick, one pot, pastas, seafood, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon zest, red-pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and half the garlic. Set aside to marinate. (This step can be done up to 1 hour in advance.)
- Add butter, remaining olive oil and remaining garlic to a medium skillet set over medium heat. When the butter starts to bubble, add the orzo and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until the orzo is toasted, about 2 minutes, adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent the garlic from burning. Carefully add the wine - it will bubble - and stir until absorbed, about 1 minute. Stir in water, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until orzo is al dente, about 12 minutes.
- Add the shrimp in a snug, even layer on top of the orzo, cover, and cook until all the shrimp is pink and cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
OUZO SHRIMP
Seasoned with a spicy tomato sauce, feta cheese, and ouzo, this shrimp dish can serve as a first course or an entrée. I have made this several times as a first course for a Greek-themed dinner and everyone loves it! Originally from a magazine back in the 80's that featured a gourmet Greek dinner menu and recipes.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Greek
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add onions and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are tender but not browned.
- Stir in tomatoes,parsley,oregano,salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Simmer, uncovered,over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- *Can be made ahead to this point. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp and lemon juice and toss until well coated; set aside.
- In a medium saucepan heat 2 quarts of water to boiling.
- Drain shrimp and drop into boiling water.
- Return water to a boil (shrimp should just be turning pink); drain shrimp.
- Place shrimp in a bowl and pour ouzo over them.
- *Can be prepared ahead to this point. Cover and refrigerate up to 12 hours.
- In a large skillet heat the tomato sauce.
- Add cooked shrimp and ouzo; continue cooking just until shrimp are heated through.
- Transfer to individual ramekins or dishes, sprinkle with cheese, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.2, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 133.8, Sodium 626.7, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 7.2, Protein 20
ONE-PAN GARLIC-BUTTER SHRIMP WITH ORZO
One pan and 30 minutes makes for one delish dinner dish.
Provided by Marianne Williams
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons each of the butter and oil in a large, deep skillet over medium. Add shallots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add wine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Transfer 3 tablespoons shallot mixture to a medium bowl; reserve remaining shallot mixture in skillet. Add remaining 2 tablespoons each butter and oil to shallot mixture in medium bowl, and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Add broth to remaining shallot mixture in skillet, and bring to a boil over high. Stir in orzo and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Reduce to a simmer over medium-low. Cover and cook, undisturbed and without uncovering, 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, finely chop garlic. Add remaining ½ teaspoon salt to garlic; using the flat side of a chef's knife, press and rub together to form a paste. Add garlic paste, lemon juice, crushed red pepper, and 2 tablespoons of the parsley to shallot mixture in medium bowl, and stir to combine. Add shrimp, and toss to fully coat (mixture will start to solidify because shrimp are cold).
- Uncover cooked orzo; spoon shrimp in a single layer over orzo. Spoon remaining shallot mixture in bowl over shrimp and orzo. Cover and cook over medium-low until shrimp are just opaque, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Uncover; sprinkle with capers, lemon zest, and remaining 2 tablespoons parsley. Serve immediately alongside lemon wedges.
PAPRIKA AND LEMON SHRIMP
Make and share this Paprika And Lemon Shrimp recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spray lg non-stick skillet with cooking spray.
- Add shrimp and cook and stir on med-hi heat for 2-3 minutes, until shrimp turn pink.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Add butter, paprika, salt and cayenne.
- Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
- Add lemon juice, stir to blend thoroughly.
Tips:
- Use large shrimp for this recipe, as they will hold up better to the frying process.
- Make sure the shrimp are peeled and deveined before cooking.
- To get the best flavor, use fresh lemon juice and ouzo.
- If you don't have ouzo, you can substitute another anise-flavored liquor, such as Pernod or Sambuca.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the shrimp. Cook them in batches if necessary.
- Cook the shrimp until they are pink and opaque all the way through.
- Serve the shrimp immediately, garnished with lemon wedges and parsley.
Conclusion:
Pan-fried shrimp with lemon and ouzo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion. The shrimp are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the lemon and ouzo add a bright and flavorful sauce. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!
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