Name: Shrimp Scampi with Orzo
Ingredients: 3 cups orzo, cooked to package directions; 2 lbs raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed; 1 Tbsp butter; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped; 4-5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup white wine; 3 Tbsp parsley, roughly chopped; 1 large lemon, juiced; 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese; salt and pepper to taste

Shrimp Scampi with Orzo

Serves 4, 8 FSP per serving

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Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Seafood

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

3 cups orzo, cooked to package directions
2 lbs raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
4-5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup white wine
3 Tbsp parsley, roughly chopped
1 large lemon, juiced
2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Method

Cook orzo according to package directions.
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add in shrimp, cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally
Add in onion, garlic, salt, pepper and butter
Cook 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
Slowly add in lemon juice and wine. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally
Lower heat to medium low. Add in parsley, parmesan, and orzo
Gently fold all ingredients together. Allow orzo to become warm and then serve.