Shrimp Scampi Orzo
Shrimp Scampi Orzo is the ultimate 30 minute, one pan dinner. Because truly, what's not to love about succulent shrimp in a garlicky lemon butter sauce with orzo and herbs?
Ingredients
- 1 lb.large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1lemon, divided
- 5garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 tbsp.butter, divided
- ⅓ cupminced shallots
- crushed red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cupdry white wine ((or broth mixed with a splash of white wine vinegar))
- 1 cupdry orzo pasta
- ¼ cupchopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp.chopped fresh chives
Directions
- 1
Place shrimp in a bowl and toss with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, the zest of 1 lemon, 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves, 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper.
- 2
Heat 2 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium. Once melted, add shrimp and cook until opaque, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a clean bowl.
- 3
Add remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil and 2 Tbsp. butter to pan, along with shallots, chili flakes, and remaining 3 cloves of sliced garlic. Sauté until aromatic, about 3 minutes. Stir in orzo and allow grains to toast for 1 to 2 minutes. Add white wine (or broth + vinegar mixture) and simmer for 2 minutes to reduce. Season with 1/2 tsp. kosher salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
- 4
Add 2 3/4 cups of water and bring orzo mixture to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, until grains are al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 12 minutes. (It may take longer depending on the strength of your simmer.)Stir shrimp back into the pan along with half of the fresh herbs. Garnish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice (from the lemon you zested), a drizzle of olive oil, remaining fresh herbs, and a few grinds of black pepper.