One Pot Shrimp and Squash Orzo

5 / 5 (2 reviews)

This tasty one pot shrimp and squash orzo is made with butternut squash, shrimp, orzo, feta and a squeeze of lemon juice. It is packed with flavor, cooks in a single pot, and has the creamiest sauce...with no cream added.

By: Annie Holmes (via Sweetpeasandsaffron)
Original Publish: Nov 24, 2015
Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Yields: 4, 4 -6

Nutrition Facts

350 kcalCalories
24 gProtein
43 gCarbs
8 gFat
Finished One Pot Shrimp and Squash Orzo

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large (12-inch) pan with a cover.

  2. Add the squash and onion to the pan, and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.

  3. Add ½ cup water to the pan and cover. Cook for another 5 minutes until a fork goes into squash easily. There should be no water left at this point.

  4. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds-1 minute, until fragrant.

  5. Add the sherry to the pan and scrape up all brown bits from the pan.

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Chef's Notes

Tips:* I recommend using acorn squash or butternut squash in this recipe. I do not recommend kabocha squash.
 
Storage
This recipe is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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Anjelica Struble ★ 5.0/5

YUM!! So happy I tried this recipe! I googled “ shrimp and squash” because that’s all I had left over from the week and didn’t want to go to the store. Holy smokes this is SO delicious. Never would have thought Of these flavors myself. I used brown rice rather than orzo just added extra chicken stock and cooked until done. So yummy!

Kelsey ★ 5.0/5

Wow, this was so tasty and easy! I used barley instead of orzo, which took about 45 minutes to cook. The creamy squash with the wine and shrimp felt very decadent. It made a very generous amount.

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