Shrimp Scampi Orzo (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 cup orzo pasta, dried
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1/3 cup shallots, finely minced
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1 lb shrimp, cleaned and deveined
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2 tbsp olive oil, split
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5 garlic cloves, sliced thin
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1 lemon
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4 tbsp butter, separated
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A pinch of crushed red chili flakes
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1/3 cup white wine (or broth with vinegar splash)
→ Herbs & Seasonings
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Kosher salt
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Black pepper, freshly ground
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2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
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1/4 cup parsley, chopped fresh
# Instructions:
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Mix shrimp with a little oil, black pepper, lemon zest, garlic slices, and salt.
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Cook shrimp in melted butter just until pink and no longer clear, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
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In the same pan, cook garlic, chili flakes, and shallots in oil and butter. Toss in the orzo to toast for a minute, then pour in wine and let it reduce.
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Add water and let it bubble on low heat, stirring here and there, until the orzo softens and soaks up the liquid, about 12 minutes.
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Stir the shrimp back into the pan along with half the herbs. Drizzle with olive oil, squeeze lemon juice, and scatter the rest of the herbs on top with a bit of pepper.
# Notes:
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Good in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Add some broth or water when reheating so the orzo stays moist.
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Squeeze fresh lemon on top after reheating for extra flavor.