Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients:

• 1 C uncooked orzo
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt, divided
• 7 tsp unsalted butter, divided
• 1 1/2 lbs peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
• 2 tsp bottled minced garlic
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions:

• Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Place orzo in a medium bowl. Stir in parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cover and keep warm.

• While orzo cooks, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add half of shrimp to pan; sauté 2 minutes or until almost done. Transfer shrimp to a plate. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in pan. Add remaining shrimp to pan; sauté 2 minutes or until almost done. Transfer to plate.

• Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in pan. Add garlic to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in shrimp, juice, and pepper; cook 1 minute or until shrimp are done

Author: CookingLight.com

Nutritional Facts:

• Calories - 403
• Servings - Yields 4 servings
• Serving size - 1/2 C orzo mixture and about 7 shrimp
  

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