SAFFRON ORZO WITH SHRIMP

SAFFRON ORZO WITH SHRIMP image

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups chicken broth
1 tsp saffron threads
1 lb orzo
7 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 c fresh parsley, chopped
juice of 1 lemon
3 tsp salt
2 Tbsp fresh ground pepper
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
opt. andouille sausage, sliced into rounds

Steps:

1. In a large saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer. Add saffron, stir and simmer until saffron has bloomed, about 5 min. Return to medium and bring to boil, add orzo; cook until tender, 8-10 min. Drain orzo and transfer to large bowl. Add 4 Tbsp olive oil, parsley, half the lemon juice, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper and combine. 2. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, and remaining lemon juice. Heat remaining 3 Tbsp oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add optional sausage and brown for a few minutes. Remove from skillet leaving as much oil in pan as possible. Add to bowl with orzo. Add shrimp in single layer to pan and cook until just turning pink, about 2 min per side. Add shrimp to bowl with orzo. Toss to combine and serve.