Lemon Pepper Shrimp Orzo

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   Stir together the cooked orzo, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, parsley, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a medium saucepan.

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   Keep warm over low heat.

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   Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high.

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   Add half of shrimp and saute for about 2 minutes or until shrimp is almost done.

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   Remove shrimp to a plate.

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   Add remaining shrimp and saute for 2 minutes and remove shrimp to plate.

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    Add remaining tablespoon butter into the skillet.

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    Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until garlic starts to brown.

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    Stir constantly to prevent scorching.

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    Add shrimp, remaining lemon juice, and remaining black pepper.

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    Stir until shrimp is coated.

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    Cook for another minute or until shrimp is done.

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    4.

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    Serve shrimp over orzo.

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    This recipe is adapted from Cooking Light.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.