Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi

In the flavor of the Mediterranean with plump Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi, served over a bed of orzo. Keep frozen peeled shrimp on hand in your freezer so you can prepare this quick and easy dish anytime. Hope you enjoy.

Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi

 Ingredients:

·         1 cup uncooked orzo

·         2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

·         1/2 teaspoon salt

·         7 teaspoons unsalted butter

·         1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp

·         2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic

·         2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

·         1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

     Preparation:

    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; sauté 2 minutes or until almost done. Transfer shrimp to a plate. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in pan. Add remaining shrimp to pan; sauté 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.