Shrimp Saute with Orzo
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup uncooked orzo
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon,
olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
20 large shrimp, peeled and,
deveined; tails left on
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh,
flat-leaf parsley
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 cup dry white wine
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon 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 of orzo.
Serves 4
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