One Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp + Orzo
with Chicken Love Spice Blend
a dinner recipe
I was born in Kingston Jamaica but grew up just east of Toronto, referred from this point on as The Six (paying homage to the once one-and-only area code of the city 416). My whole life I have spent in this city. My father drove the subway for 35 years and out of all my parents friends and family we were the only ones who didn’t live in Toronto. Dated boys, had best friends, went to University, night clubs shopping, eating, concerts all in this city. So it’s been quite a love affair. And all these years, I feel like it’s always been me somehow going west, from east of The Six.
Now I have lots of passions. My family. Cooking. Music. Books. Movies. Basketball. Laughter. All of which were birthed out of what I would consider a lonely childhood, but happy nonetheless. No tears to shed. Certainly possible to have both as I did. But that’s a story for another day.
I started this cooking as an escape during my maternity leave and later during the many lockdowns. As I documented my adventures in the kitchen on Instagram, it began to turn into so much more. A community. A creative outlet. Source of inspiration. Friendships. A new passion. And down the rabbit hole I go.
Now I know that this spice blend is called "Chicken Love" but the thing is, the depth and diversity of its flavours is too good just for chicken. This citrus chilli spice blend is perfect for seafood too. In fact, other than salt its the only thing that this easy one pot shrimp and orzo dish needs. Making this dish perfect for a quick week day meal.
TIME (ACTIVE) | 20 M
TIME (INACTIVE) | 20 M
TOTAL | 40 M
4 SERVINGS
- Heat oil, add in zest of one lemon.
- Add in garlic and lemon juice. Add in Orzo and chicken broth and let simmer 20 minutes.
- In the meantime, toss pre cooked shrimp in a little olive oil, lemon juice and spice blend. Set aside.
- Once Orzo is cooked, add in shrimp, stir and let simmer another 5 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes.
- Garnish with cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.
Up to 3-4 days in the fridge
I used pre cooked shrimp in this recipe BUT raw shrimp would work well. Just saves time to use the pre cooked.
If using using raw shrimp, cook with the garlic and olive oil for a few minutes than add the orzo and chicken broth to simmer for 20 min on low.
dark pink
fine grain
Himalayan salt has a strong, salty flavor and a slight mineral aroma. This version is fine grain and ready to use in cooking or as a table salt replacement.
0.39 oz - PORTION$0.50
4 oz - JAR$3
4 oz - REFILL$2
16 oz - REFILL$7
Chili-Citrus Poultry Rub
spice blend collab
We've always loved all things chicken, so it only felt right that my very first spice blend was crafted to bring out the absolute best in it. Chicken Love is built around the flavors I reach for most in my own kitchen which are normally bright citrus, a little kick of chili, and just the right balance of savory spices. Every sprinkle captures the essence of what I love to cook and share with my family.
Bring a little love to your table with Chicken Love, our signature chili citrus poultry rub.
The name Chicken Love came straight from our kitchen at home–when my son tasted the very first batch, I asked him what we should call it and he smirked and said, "chicken love." From that sweet moment on, the name stuck. All you have to do is give your food some love!
Why you’ll love it:
Bright citrus + smoky chili = crave-worthy flavorPerfect for roasting, grilling, or pan-searingDelicious on chicken, turkey, fish, and veggiesSmall-batch crafted for freshness
More than just a spice blend, it's a little sprinkle of family, flavor, and love.
