SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH GREEN ONIONS AND ORZO

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This is one of my favorite recipes. Everyone in our house loves all the great flavor combos. Make it for the ones you love on Valentines' Day . . . and any day!

Provided by Kim Belcher

Categories     Seafood

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 c orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
4 Tbsp (1/2 stick) butter, divided
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 lb uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 c dry white wine

Steps:

  • 1. Cook orzo in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Using garlic press, squeeze in garlic; stir 10 seconds. Add shrimp and sauté 2 minutes. Add green onions and toss until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 1 minute longer. Add wine and toss until wine boils, about 1 minute. Mix in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and season to taste with salt and pepper. Drain pasta; transfer to large bowl. Top with shrimp and onion-garlic butter.

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