Shrimp Saute with Orzo

Ingredients

Makes 2 servings

• 1/2 c uncooked orzo

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 10 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail off

• 1/8 c fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

• 1/2 lemon zested and juiced

• 1/2 c dry white wine

• 1 tsp unsalted butter

• 1 tsp capers

Directions

1. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water with a splash of olive oil to a boil.

2.  Add orzo and cook until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain and set aside.

3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet.

4. Add garlic and cook over low heat for 1 minute, be careful not to burn.

5.  Add shrimp, salt and pepper, and half of the parsley.

6. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes over low heat.

7. Turn and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes or until opaque.

8. Remove from pan and keep warm.

9. Add lemon juice and wine to skillet.

10. Bring to a boil then lower heat and reduce by half, about 2 or 3 minutes.

11. Remove from heat. Add remaining parsley; stir in butter, lemon zest and capers.

12.  Adjust seasonings if necessary and pour sauce over shrimp and serve over a bed of orzo.