Shrimp Scampi with Orzo
Shrimp Scampi with Orzo in lemony garlic butter sauce - easy one pan recipe in 30 minutes! Perfect for weeknights - loaded with restaurant quality flavor for entertaining!
Servings: 4
Calories:
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 whole lemon juice and zest
- 4 cloves garlic minced and divided
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup orzo uncooked
- 1/3 cup dry white wine pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc recommended
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups fresh spinach rough chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or more to taste
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Place deveined shrimp in a medium bowl then add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, juice from half of the lemon, all of the zest, half of the minced garlic, red pepper flakes and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Turn to coat the shrimp then let it sit for 10 minutes.
- To a large skillet melt butter and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add orzo turning to coat and cook 1-2 minutes or until lightly golden and toasted.
- Add the remaining garlic and cook 30 seconds. Reduce heat to low, pour in the wine and cook 1 minute letting it reduce.
- Pour in chicken stock and the juice from the other half of the lemon and spinach.
- Season with salt and pepper. Cover, bring to a boil then reduce heat and and simmer 8-10 minutes or until the orzo is cooked to al dente. Stir occasionally so the orzo doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Stir the parmesan cheese into the orzo then place raw shrimp on top of the orzo in a single layer, shaking off excess moisture and gently pressing them into the orzo.
- Cover and cook over low heat 3-4 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through.
- Remove from the heat. Sprinkle parsley over the top then cover the skillet and let the dish rest 2 minutes. Serve right away.