LEMON PEPPER SHRIMP SCAMPI

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Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Cup uncooked orzo
2 T chopped fresh parsley
1/2 t salt, divided
7 t unsalted butter. divided
1-1/2 pounds shrimp
2 t minced garlic
2-T fresh lemon juice
1/4 t freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. . Place orzo in a medium bowl. Stir in parsley and 1/4 t salt, cover and keep warm. While orzo cooks, melt 1 T butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with the remaining 1/4 t salt. Add half of the shrimp to pan; saute 2 minutes or until shrimp are almost done. Transfer to a plate. Melt 1 T butter in pan. Add remaining shrimp and saute 2 minutes. Transfer to the plate. Melt remaining 1 T butter in pan. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add shrimp, juice and pepper; cook 1 minute or until shrimp are done

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