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Shrimp Scampi Orzo

Shrimp Scampi Orzo is a delightful dish that combines tender shrimp and fluffy orzo pasta in a rich garlic butter sauce, making it perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Seafood
  • 8 oz orzo pasta
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Cooking Essentials
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the orzo according to the package instructions. Make sure to salt the water for added flavor. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Once melted and hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Add the shrimp to the pan, cooking until they turn pink and opaque, which should take about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the pan. Stir well and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
  3. Toss in the cooked orzo, mixing it with the shrimp and sauce to coat well.
  4. Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Serve the Shrimp Scampi Orzo warm, garnished with extra parsley or a slice of lemon if desired.

Notes

Keep the heat at medium while sautéing to prevent garlic from burning. Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender.