Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi With Sauteed Asparagus Recipe

Name: Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi With Sauteed Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 lb asparagus spear, trimmed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1 teaspoon unsalted butter; 1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 lb asparagus spear, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus; saute 4 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/4 t. salt and 1/8 t. pepper; cover and keep warm.
2
Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain. Place orzo in a medium bowl. Stir in parsley and 1/4 t. salt; cover and keep warm.
3
Meanwhile, melt 1 T. butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with 1/4 t. salt. Add half of shrimpt o pan; saute 2 minutes or until almost done. Transfer shrimp to a plate. Melt 1 t. butter in pan. Add remaining shrimp to pan; saute 2 minutes or until almost done. Transfer to plate.
4
Melt remaining 1 T. butter in pan. Add garlic to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in shrimp, juice, and 1/4 t. pepper; cook 1 minute or until shrimp are done. Serve over orzo with asparagus on the side.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 lb asparagus spear, trimmed, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi With Sauteed Asparagus falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi With Sauteed Asparagus

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