Simple Shrimp Scampi With Buttery Orzo
August 9th, 2024A Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta for Weeknights
In this comforting recipe for a simple shrimp scampi, shrimp are cooked in a garlicky butter sauce and served over orzo — a simple, delicious weeknight meal. The easy butter garlic sauce is made with eight cloves of garlic, which supercharges the sweet shrimp with flavor.
Since the ingredient list for this shrimp scampi recipe is limited to a few components, the quality of each ingredient has a chance to truly shine. Choose a good quality extra-virgin olive oil and premium shrimp to really make the meal count. An incredibly sweet variety of wild-caught shrimp, such as sidestriped shrimp from Alaska, is a great option.
8-Clove Garlic Shrimp With Buttery Orzo
By Wild Alaskan Company
Prep time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total time
25 minutes
Yield
2-3 servings
Ingredients
- 2 (8 oz.) packages sidestriped shrimp, shells peeled
- 1 cup dry orzo
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- Pinch of chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Parsley, finely chopped, for serving
Instructions
1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook according to the package directions. Drain in a colander and toss with a tablespoon of olive oil.
2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic, and chili flakes to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes.
3. Add the shrimp, tossing to coat, then season with salt and pepper. Saute until shrimp are just opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Divide orzo evenly among serving bowls, topped with shrimp. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have a certain medical condition. The FDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F for cooked fish.
