Monday, July 22, 2019

Shrimp Scampi With Brocco;i Orzo

Shrimp Scampi with Broccoli Orzo

YIELD: 4 servings
COURSE: Dinner
CUISINE: Italian
This quick and easy Shrimp Scampi with Broccoli Orzo is a dish the whole family will love and it's ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients:
PASTA:
5 ounces uncooked orzo pastaor gluten-free pasta
3 cups of roughly chopped fresh broccoli florets onlyno stems
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlicminced
kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
SHRIMP:
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic clovesminced
1 pound peeled and deveined jumbo shrimptails removed
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepperto taste
Pinch red pepper flakes
Juice from 1 lemon
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
grated parmesan cheesefor serving

Directions
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta and broccoli and cook according to package directions for al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup liquid before draining.

Drain orzo and broccoli in a colander and add the oil to the pot over medium heat.

Add the garlic and cook until golden, 30 seconds.  Return the drained orzo and stir to combine all.

Add 1/4 cup of the reserved liquid, or More as needed and cook 1 minute, stirring.


Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter and oil over medium heat.  When the butter is meltes, add grlic and add garlic and saute 30 seconds.

Add shrimp and season with 1/8 teaspoon salt an pepper.  Cook 2 minutes, flip, then add andther 1/8 tespoon salt anad pepper.  Cook an additional 2 to 3 miutes or until shrimp are opaque and cooked through. 

Remove from heat and add red pepper (if using), lemon juice, and parsley.  Toss to evenly coat.

To serve, divide the shrimp and sauce over 3/4 cup orzo.


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