Lemon Orzo Shrimp Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 2 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1/2 cup diced onion

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

• 8 ounces orzo pasta

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

• 1/2 cup frozen peas

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

• Season shrimp with salt and pepper and set aside

• In a large oven-proof skillet heat olive oil and butter over medium high heat.

• Next add the garlic, onion, basil and oregano, and cook, stirring often, until onions have become translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

• Then stir in pasta until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

• Stir in chicken broth and 1/2 cup water and 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 in to oven and bake for 12-14 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through.