There’s nothing I love more than pairing something rich, filling, and savory with bright citrus like I do in this Garlic Shrimp and Orzo Skillet! The umami-rich sun-dried tomatoes and buttery shrimp get the perfect lift from jammy lemon slices in this one-pot skillet dish. I round it out with one of my favorite fun pasta shapes, orzo, which cooks quickly and soaks up all the garlicky flavor! This skillet will fill up a family of 4, but it also makes great leftovers. It couldn’t be easier to make (in about 35 mins!), and it fits nicely into my grocery budget for the week. Let’s get cookin’!

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