DINNER IN 25 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Heat olive oil in a wide pan. Cook the prawns for 2–3 minutes per side, or until opaque and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
DINNER IN 25 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
FISH · DINNER
Garlic Prawn Tomato Orzo
Garlic Prawn Tomato Orzo recipe with orzo, prawns, and shrimp. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Total time25 min
YieldServes 3
DietFish & Seafood
Shopping11 ingredients
DifficultyEasy
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Method
5 steps · about 25 minutes total
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Step 2
Add garlic and orzo to the pan and stir for 1 minute.
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Step 3
Pour in tomatoes and stock. Simmer until the orzo is tender, stirring occasionally.
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Step 4
Stir in spinach and return the prawns to the pan. Cook for 1 minute more.
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Step 5
Finish with lemon juice, season and serve.
Before you serve
Cooking notes & good-to-know answers.
Small details for confident timing, useful swaps, and safer leftovers.
Cooking notes
Seafood cooks quickly, so watch the final minutes closely and follow local food-safety guidance.
Garlic cooks quickly; keep the heat moderate to avoid burning it and turning it bitter.
Taste at the end and adjust salt and pepper after the sauce has reduced.
Good to know
Serve it with a simple side that complements the main ingredients, such as a salad, cooked vegetables, bread or rice where appropriate.
This version is designed to take about 25 minutes from start to finish, depending on your equipment and ingredient preparation.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and use them according to local food-safety guidance.
About this recipe
Garlic Prawn Tomato Orzo is a dinner idea built around orzo, prawns, shrimp, and tomatoes. It is designed for straightforward home cooking and takes about 25 minutes, making it a useful option when you want a practical meal without a long ingredient list.
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