SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH GREEN ONIONS AND ORZO

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This dish is like risotto (only quicker and easier) and features cooked orzo topped with garlicky shrimp.Was featured in Bon Appetit Magazine, June 2009 edition. Recipe: Jill Silverman Hough - UPDATE:05/12/2010 Serve on a bed of fresh baby spinach.:) Courtesy CupCakeAngel, of one of my reviewers, thanks..

Provided by Manami

Categories     Onions

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup orzo pasta
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
hot sauce, to taste
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 lb uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
5 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup dry white wine
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
sprinkling parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook orzo in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite (al dente), stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Using garlic press, squeeze in garlic & crushed red pepper flakes; stir 10 seconds.
  • Add shrimp and sauté 2 minutes.
  • Add green onions and toss until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 1 minute longer.
  • Add wine & hot sauce and toss until wine boils, about 1 minute.
  • Mix in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Drain pasta; transfer to large bowl.
  • Top with shrimp and onion-garlic butter & sprinkle with some Parmesan cheese (optional).
  • Enjoy!.

Queen Nasy
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I made this shrimp scampi last night and it was amazing! The shrimp were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious.


Fhranali123 Fhranali
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This shrimp scampi is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out great. I highly recommend it!


Barbie Christo
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I've made this shrimp scampi several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Dontae Grant
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This shrimp scampi is the best I've ever had. The sauce is so flavorful and the shrimp are cooked perfectly.


Lombey
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I made this shrimp scampi for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Sunusi Umar
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This shrimp scampi is a must-try! The sauce is so flavorful and the shrimp are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


taiwo adegoke
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I've tried many shrimp scampi recipes, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is perfectly balanced and the shrimp are cooked to perfection.


shah ak
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp scampi was so easy to make and it tasted like it came from a restaurant.


Osmond Auguiste
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I made this shrimp scampi last night and it was amazing! The shrimp were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious.


Sahab Koko
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This shrimp scampi is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I highly recommend it!


Alamgeer Bengali
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I've made this shrimp scampi recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is so flavorful and the shrimp are always cooked perfectly.


Arman Yousuf
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp scampi turned out great! I used frozen shrimp and it still came out delicious.


Luvoyiso Booi
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I made this shrimp scampi last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sauce was so good that we even used it to dip our bread in.


Food Scarr
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This shrimp scampi was delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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