Sheet Pan Shrimp Scampi with Orzo

I love finding recipes that minimize cleanup, and this sheet pan shrimp scampi with orzo is a true winner for busy weeknights. It delivers all the bright, garlicky, lemony flavors of classic shrimp scampi, but with the added bonus of tender orzo cooked right alongside the shrimp. Even if you're new to cooking, you'll find this recipe incredibly straightforward and rewarding – no complicated steps, just pure deliciousness with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 oz orzo pasta
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional, or use chicken broth)
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large skillet or oven-safe pan, combine the uncooked orzo, olive oil, minced garlic, white wine (or broth), chicken broth, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Stir everything together until the orzo is evenly coated.
4. Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.
5. Remove the skillet from the oven and add the shrimp to the pan, nestling them into the orzo mixture.
6. Return the skillet to the oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through and the orzo is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
7. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
8. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.