Orzo Risotto with Shrimp, Peas & Bacon - Once Upon a Chef

Name: Orzo Risotto with Shrimp, Peas & Bacon - Once Upon a Chef
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 5 slices (5 oz) bacon, diced; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1-1/2 cups orzo; 4 cups chicken broth; Heaping 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1-1/4 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning, such as Emeril's Essence; 2 pounds extra-large (21/25) shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup frozen green peas (no need to thaw); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon); 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

"TESTED & PERFECTED RECIPE -- Rice-shaped orzo is cooked like risotto in this easy, one-pot pasta dish with shrimp and Creole seasoning...."

INGREDIENTS

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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

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5 slices (5 oz) bacon, diced

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1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped

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2 cloves garlic, minced

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1-1/2 cups orzo

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4 cups chicken broth

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Heaping 1/2 teaspoon salt

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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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1-1/4 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning, such as Emeril's Essence

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2 pounds extra-large (21/25) shrimp, peeled and deveined

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1 cup frozen green peas (no need to thaw)

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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

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3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

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