Garlicky Prawn and Tomato Orzo
with Parsley
- Cereals containing gluten
- Crustaceans
- Milk
- Egg
- Soya
- May contain traces of allergens
- Egg
- Celery
We love good Garlicky Prawn and Tomato Orzo and this deliciously simple, chef-curated recipe doesn't disappoint. Time to bust out the pots and pans!
Ingredients
180
Orzo
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten May contain traces of: Soya, Egg)
1
Echalion Shallot
150
King Prawns
(Contains: Crustaceans)
30
Tomato Puree
1
Garlic Clove
1
Flat Leaf Parsley
1
Courgette
(May contain traces of: Celery)
1
Vegetable Stock Powder
40
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
Not included in your delivery
450
Water
Instructions
a) Fill and boil your kettle. b) Halve, peel and thinly slice the shallot. c) Trim the courgette then quarter lengthways. Chop widthways into 1-2cm chunks. d) Roughly chop the parsley (stalks and all). e) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat. b) Once the oil is hot, add the shallot and courgette and stir-fry until starting to go golden, 3-4 mins. c) Stir in the garlic and tomato purée and cook for 1 minute.
a) Stir the orzo, into the pan with the courgette followed by the water (see ingredients for amount) and the vegetable stock powder. b) Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the orzo is cooked and the liquid absorbed, 10-12 mins. c) Stir every couple of mins to ensure the orzo is not sticking to the bottom of the pan. TIP: If the mixture is looking a bit dry and the orzo is not quite cooked, just add a splash of water and keep cooking.
a) When the orzo has 4 mins left to cook, stir in the prawns and continue cooking for the remaining time. IMPORTANT: The prawns are cooked when pink on the outside and opaque in the centre.
a) Once cooked, stir in the hard Italian style cheese, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
a) Spoon the orzo into bowls. b) Sprinkle on the parsley.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Some found it delicious, while others felt it was a bit bland. Adding chilli flakes, lemon juice, or harissa paste can boost the flavour.
- Ease of prep: Quick to make and similar to risotto but faster. Many appreciated the speedy preparation time.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more prawns for a heartier meal. Experiment with additional ingredients like chorizo, green beans, or saffron to enhance flavour.
- Next-day meals: Leftovers don't keep well, so it's best enjoyed fresh.
