Shrimp Scampi Orzo

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Recipe category: Appetizers
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Difficulty: Easy
Calories: 312 (16% DV)
Fat: 7g (11% DV)
Carbohydrates: 24g (8% DV)
Protein: 33g (67% DV)
Ingredients:  Makes 4 servings
2  cups
 
2  tablespoons
 
1/2  teaspoon
 
7  teaspoons
 
1-1/2  lb.
 
2  teaspoons
 
2  tablespoons
 
1/4  teaspoon
 

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Directions:  
1
Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Place orzo in a medium bowl. Stir in parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cover and keep warm.

2
While orzo cooks, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add half of shrimp to pan; saute 2 minutes or until almost done. Transfer shrimp to a plate. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in pan. Add remaining shrimp to pan; saute 2 minutes or until almost done. Transfer to plate.

3
Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in pan. Add garlic to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in shrimp, juice, and pepper; cook 1 minute or until shrimp are done.
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