Shrimp Saute with Orzo

Yield
servingsPrep
10 minCook
15 minReady
25 minTrans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sugar-Free
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
1 | cup |
orzo pasta
|
*
|
1 | tablespoon |
olive oil
plus 1 teaspoon olive oil |
|
Salt | and |
salt and black pepper
|
*
|
2 | cloves |
garlic
and |
|
20 | large |
shrimp
peeled and deveined, tails left on |
|
¼ | cup |
italian parsley
|
|
1 |
lemon
juice and zest of complete lemon |
*
|
|
1 | cup |
white wine
dry |
*
|
5 | tablespoons |
butter, unsalted
|
|
1 | tablespoon |
capers
rinsed |
|
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
237 | ml |
orzo pasta
|
*
|
15 | ml |
olive oil
plus 1 teaspoon olive oil |
|
salt and black pepper
|
*
|
||
2 | cloves |
garlic
and |
|
2E+1 | large |
shrimp
peeled and deveined, tails left on |
|
59 | ml |
italian parsley
|
|
1 |
lemon
juice and zest of complete lemon |
*
|
|
237 | ml |
white wine
dry |
*
|
75 | ml |
butter, unsalted
|
|
15 | ml |
capers
rinsed |
|
Directions
- Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add orzo; cook until al dente, using cooking time suggested on package.
Drain; toss with 1 teaspoon oil, and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a large skillet. Add garlic; cook over low heat for 1 minute.
Add shrimp, salt and pepper to taste, and 2 Tablespoons parsley; cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
Turn and cook for 3 minutes more or until opaque.
Remove from pan and keep warm.
- Add lemon juice and wine to skillet. Bring to a boil, lower heat and reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Add remaining parsley; stir in butter, lemon zest, and capers.
Adjust seasonings.
Pour over shrimp, and serve on a bed or orzo