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Shrimp & Orzo

Ingredients
  • 1 pound Orzo Pasta
  • 1 quart Chicken Stock
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 pound Shrimp Medium to Large
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 1/2 cup White Wine
  • Parmesan Cheese for garnish
  • 1 Zest of Lemon
  • Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions

  1. Bring Chicken stock and water to a boil in large pot

  2. Add Orzo and bring back up to a boil

  3. Reduce to medium and cook til tender yet firm (about 8 minutes)

  4. While Orzo is cooking - shell and devein shrimp completely.

  5. In large heavy fry pan melt butter on med high

  6. Add shrimp before butter browns - and toss - coating all shrimp

  7. Reduce to medium and cook until pink - about 2 min first side and 1 minute second side

  8. Remove from heat, add white wine and let steam off

  9. Drain Orzo (reserving some liquid) and place in large serving bowl

  10. In a separate bowl cut avocado into ΒΌ" pieces and add to Orzo

  11. Add Zest of one lemon and half squeezed lemon
  12. Add shrimp and all drippings to Orzo
  13. Stir gently and serve with cheese
Read it online: https://smartlifestyling.com/recipe/shrimp-orzo