Shrimp Scampi With Green Onions And Orzo Recipe

Name: Shrimp Scampi With Green Onions And Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup orzo pasta; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 tablespoons olive oil; hot sauce, to taste; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 lb uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined; 5 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/3 cup dry white wine; crushed red pepper flakes, to taste; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; sprinkling parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup orzo pasta
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
hot sauce, to taste
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 lb uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
5 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup dry white wine
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
sprinkling parmesan cheese (optional)

1
Cook orzo in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite (al dente), stirring occasionally.
2
Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Using garlic press, squeeze in garlic & crushed red pepper flakes; stir 10 seconds.
4
Add shrimp and saute 2 minutes.
5
Add green onions and toss until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 1 minute longer.
6
Add wine & hot sauce and toss until wine boils, about 1 minute.
7
Mix in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Drain pasta; transfer to large bowl.
9
Top with shrimp and onion-garlic butter & sprinkle with some Parmesan cheese (optional).
10
Enjoy!.

645

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup orzo pasta, 4 tablespoons butter, divided, 2 tablespoons olive oil, hot sauce, to taste, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Scampi With Green Onions And 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.

Shrimp Scampi With Green Onions And Orzo

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