Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi

Makes 4 servings

ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
7 tsp unsalted butter
1 1/2 lbs peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
2 tsp minced garlic
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp black pepper

directions

1
Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain and place in bowl. Stir in parsley and 1/4 tsp salt; cover and keep warm.
2
While orzo cooks, melt 1 Tbsp butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with remaining 1/4 tsp salt. Add half of shrimp to pan and saute 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to a plate. Melt 1 tsp butter in pan. Add remaining shrimp to pan; saute 2 minutes. Transfer to plate with other shrimp.
3
Melt remaining 1 Tbsp butter in pan. Add garlic to pan; cook 2 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in shrimp, lemon juice, and pepper; cook 1 minute.
4
Spoon orzo onto plate and top with shrimp.

notes

Sauteed asparagus makes a great accompaniment to this meal. Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in skillet, add asparagus, sprinkle with salt and pepper and saute for about 4 minutes.

Source: Melissa Skaug