Sauteed Lemon Shrimp With Orzo Recipe

Name: Sauteed Lemon Shrimp With Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 1 teaspoon olive oil; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 20 large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on; 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, finely chopped; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, finely chopped; 1 lemon, juice and zest of; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained

Servings: persons

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
20 large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, finely chopped
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, finely chopped
1 lemon, juice and zest of
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained

1
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil, add orzo, and cook until al dente (per package instructions). Drain and toss with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
2
While orzo is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan, add garlic, and cook over low heat for 1 minute.
3
Add shrimp, a pinch of salt and pepper, and 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, and cook for 3-4 minutes, until shrimp are opaque. Remove from pan and keep warm.
4
Bring saute pan to high heat, add wine and lemon juice (to deglaze pan), and boil for 1 minute, or until liquid is reduced by half. (Note: if you double this sauce, it will take much longer to reduce to the right consistency, not just double the time.)
5
Remove saute pan from heat, add remaining 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley, stir in butter, zest, adn capers, and check for seasonings.
6
Put shrimp back into sauce and serve on a bed of orzo.

957

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

132

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta, 1 teaspoon olive oil, salt, to taste, pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Sauteed Lemon Shrimp With Orzo 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.

Sauteed Lemon Shrimp With Orzo

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