Shrimp Scampi with Orzo
1 pound peeled raw shrimp
3 TBS EVOO
1 TBS lemon zest, 1 TBS lemon juice
salt, pepper, red pepper flakes TT
2 TBS butter
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 cup orzo
1/3 cup white wine
2 cups boiling water or stock
3 TBS chopped parsley
- Toss shrimp in 1 TBS EVOO with lemon, salt, and peppers, set aside
- Heat 2 TBS EVOO and butter in skillet, toast garlic and orzo, 2 min.
- Add wine, cook until absorbed, 1 min.
- Stir in stock and simmer covered 12 min.
- Top with shrimp, cover, cook 3 min.
- Serve sprinkled with parsley and lemon, salt, and pepper TT