shrimp saute with orzo

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38 Pinches
Seattle, WA
Updated on Dec 30, 2009
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • - "just a pinch" of salt
  • - "just a pinch" of pepper
  • 2 - garlic cloves, minced
  • 20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 - lemon, juice and zest only
  • 1 cup white wine, dry
  • 5 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained and rinsed

How To Make shrimp saute with orzo

  • Step 1
    Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil.
  • Step 2
    Add orzo; cook until al dente, using cooking time suggested on package.
  • Step 3
    Drain; toss with 1 teaspoon oil, and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Step 4
    Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a large skillet.
  • Step 5
    Add garlic; cook over low heat for 1 minute.
  • Step 6
    Add shrimp, salt and pepper to taste, and 2 tablespoons parsley; cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Turn and cook for 3 minutes more or until opaque.
  • Step 8
    Remove from pan and keep warm.
  • Step 9
    Add lemon juice and wine to skillet.
  • Step 10
    Bring to a boil, lower heat and reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Step 11
    Remove from heat.
  • Step 12
    Add remaining parsley; stir in butter, lemon zest and capers.
  • Step 13
    Adjust seasonings.
  • Step 14
    Pour over shrimp, and serve on a bed or orzo.

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