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shrimp scampi with green onions and orzo

Recipe by
Kim Belcher
Phoenix, AZ

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!

yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For shrimp scampi with green onions and orzo

  • 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

How To Make shrimp scampi with green onions and orzo

  • 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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