shrimp and tomatoes

Juicy, succulent shrimp laced with garlic, butter, and thyme, tucked into a silky burst tomato sauce, and piled high on creamy, luscious Parmesan orzo. WHAT A DREAMBOAT DINNER. 

Garlic Shrimp and Tomatoes on Parmesan Orzo

cherry tomatoes

olive oil

shrimp

butter

garlic, sliced thinly

salt

orzo

half and half

Parmesan

lemon juice (optional)

Cook the Orzo

Cook according to package directions. Drain, toss with a bit of oil, and set aside.

Soften the Tomatoes

Add the tomatoes and olive oil to a pan over medium high heat so they can soften and get a bit blistered on the outside. I usually cover the pan to avoid extra splatters.

Smash the Tomatoes

Once they&#8217;re soft (5 minutes or so), give them a gentle smash with the back of a spoon or applying even pressure with a plate or similar flat object. You want the tomatoes to be partially burst / smashed so they release some juices.

Cook the Shrimp

Make a little clearing in the center of the tomatoes and add your shrimp right in; season them with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook for 2 minutes on each side.

Give it Some Flava-Flave

Add the garlic, butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the pan and stir to mix it all together. Let it get saucy and bubbly; then remove from heat and cover with a lid.

Make the orzo

Mix the orzo with butter, half and half, Parmesan, and lemon. Stir to combine; warm it up over the heat if necessary.

Pile it up

Serve immediately so the orzo doesn&#8217;t get too starchy and sticky! Pile it on a plate with a big scoop of steamy shrimp and tomatoes. Top with thyme. So good!

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