Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi

Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi Directions

Yield: 4 servings (1/2 cup orzo mixture and about 7 shrimp per serving)

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked orzo
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 7 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation Steps

1. Cook Orzo: Follow package directions for orzo, omitting salt and fat. Drain and place in a medium bowl. Stir in parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover to keep warm.

2. Sauté Shrimp:

   • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Sprinkle the shrimp with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
   • Add half of the shrimp to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes until almost done. Transfer to a plate.
   • Melt 1 teaspoon of butter in the skillet, add the remaining shrimp, and sauté for another 2 minutes. Transfer to the plate.

3. Combine Ingredients:

   • Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet.
   • Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
   • Stir in shrimp, lemon juice, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute or until shrimp are fully cooked.

Serve: Plate the orzo mixture and top with the shrimp. Enjoy your meal!

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Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi Directions

Yield: 4 servings (1/2 cup orzo mixture and about 7 shrimp per serving)

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked orzo
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 7 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation Steps

1. Cook Orzo: Bring the taste of the Mediterranean to your kitchen! Follow package directions for orzo, omitting salt and fat. Drain and place in a medium bowl. Stir in parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover to keep warm and let the flavors mingle!

2. Sauté Shrimp:

   • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Feel the excitement!
   • Sprinkle the shrimp with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
   • Add half of the shrimp to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes until they turn a beautiful pink. Transfer to a plate.
   • Melt 1 teaspoon of butter in the skillet, add the rest of the shrimp, and sauté for another 2 minutes until perfectly cooked. Transfer to the plate.

3. Combine Ingredients:

   • Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet, inviting all those Mediterranean aromas!
   • Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to infuse the flavor.
   • Stir in shrimp, fresh lemon juice, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute or until the shrimp are fully cooked, bursting with flavor!

Serve: Plate the warm orzo mixture and top it with the succulent shrimp. Enjoy this delightful Mediterranean feast! Buon Appetito!