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Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi with Orzo



(adapted from Cooking Light):
Yields 2 servings
INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 cup dry orzo
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS:
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook orzo according to package instructions; drain well. In a medium bowl, combine the orzo and parsley; cover and keep warm.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp and garlic and cook until the shrimp is pink, firm and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Serve immediately with orzo and garnished with parsley, if desired.
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