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Shrimp Scampi with Orzo

This delicious shrimp scampi, served over a bed of orzo pasta, comes together in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest zest of one lemon
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup dry white wine
  • 2 cup vegetable or seafood stock see notes for homemade stock
  • ¼ cup minced parsley

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, add shrimp, olive oil, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Set aside
  2. Melt butter in a skillet and add in garlic and orzo. Toast for 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and orzo is slightly toasted
  3. Pour in lemon juice and white wine into the skillet and allow to simmer until almost completely reduced. Add in stock, bring to a simmer, and cover until the pasta is tender, about 8-10 minutes
  4. When the pasta is al dente, or nearly done, nestle the shrimp into the pan and cover for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp is bright pink.
  5. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For homemade seafood stock, reserve the shells of the 1lb of shrimp. Add them to a sauce pot over medium heat with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Saute until bright pink. To the pot, add 1 clove of garlic, 1/3 cup of parsley (stems and leaves) and 1/4 of a white onion. Pour in 2 1/3 cup of water and bring to a gentle boil for 10-15 minutes. Drain and use immediately in recipe or store in an airtight container.