Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi with Orzo

Name: Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi with Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 lb orzo; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 2/3 cup dry white wine; 3 cups boiling water, seafood stock, or chicken stock; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; kosher salt and black pepper; 6 tbsp finely chopped parsley; toasted bread, for serving

Servings5 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time25 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 lb
orzo
1 lb
garlic cloves, minced
8
lemon, zested and juiced
1
extra-virgin olive oil
6 tbsp
unsalted butter
4 tbsp
dry white wine
0.7 cup
boiling water, seafood stock, or chicken stock
3 cups
red pepper flakes
0.5 tsp
kosher salt and black pepper
finely chopped parsley
6 tbsp
toasted bread, for serving

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and half of the minced garlic. Toss well and let the shrimp marinate while you prepare the orzo, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour.

Set a Dutch oven or wide heavy pot over medium heat. Add the butter, remaining 4 tbsp olive oil, remaining garlic, orzo, and 1 tsp kosher salt. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes, until the orzo smells nutty and looks lightly toasted.

Pour in the white wine carefully, as it may bubble up. Stir for about 1 minute, until most of the wine is absorbed. Add the boiling water, seafood stock, or chicken stock, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 12 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the orzo is al dente and creamy.