Description
One Pan Creamed Corn Orzo with Shrimp celebrates summer produce in an easy weeknight dinner. This one-skillet meal is kid-friendly and ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. peeled and deveined raw shrimp
- 1 Tbsp. Cajun or Creole seasoning
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 small yellow or sweet onion, diced
- 1 poblano pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
- 2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 1/4 cups (8 oz.) dry orzo
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk (regular or lite)
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Place shrimp in a large bowl. Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil and Cajun or Creole seasoning; toss well to coat.
- Step 2: Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp; cook 3 to 5 minutes, turning to sear both sides, until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. Reduce heat to medium.
- Step 3: Add remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil and 2 Tbsp. butter to pan. Add onion and poblano pepper; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until soft. Add corn and garlic; cook 3 more minutes.
- Step 4: Add orzo to pan and stir to coat. Cook for 2 minutes in order to lightly toast grains.
- Step 5: Add broth, coconut milk, salt, and black pepper to skillet; increase heat and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and gently simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Step 6: Stir in fresh thyme and 1 Tbsp. of fresh lemon juice. Nestle shrimp back into skillet, and squeeze remaining 1 Tbsp. lemon juice overtop. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
Notes
Most Cajun/Creole seasonings are salted; if yours is not, add 1/2 tsp. salt to the shrimp. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 462 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1003 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: one pan, creamed corn, orzo, shrimp, Cajun, summer dinner