Description
A different take on classic shrimp scampi, this dish is cooked in one pot and is ready in under 45 minutes. Serve with a side salad, if desired.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ cup orzo
- ½ cup finely diced onion
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup white wine
- 1 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup frozen peas, defrosted
- ½ tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 lemon slices
Instructions
- Combine olive oil
- lemon zest
- lemon juice
- red pepper flakes
- and dried parsley in a small bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Melt butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil. Stir in orzo and onion
- toss to coat
- and cook
- stirring frequently
- until onions are translucent and orzo is lightly toasted
- 4 to 5 minutes. Mix in garlic and cook until fragrant
- about 30 seconds.
- Deglaze pot with white wine and stir until wine has cooked off. Pour in chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Cook
- stirring frequently
- until orzo is tender yet firm to the bite
- 8 to 10 minutes. Add peas and shrimp with marinade to the pot
- cover
- and cook
- stirring occasionally
- until shrimp are light pink
- 3 to 4 minutes.
- Divide between 2 dishes
- sprinkle with fresh parsley
- and garnish with lemon slices.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 2