Orzo - Shrimp 'Saute Recipe

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Ingredients

1 . 1 cup uncooked orzo
2 . 1 Tbs olive oil
3 . 1 tsp olive oil
4 . Salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 . 2 cloves garlic, minced
6 . 20 large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails left on
7 . 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
8 . 1 lemon, zested and juiced
9 . 1 cup dry white wine
10 . 5 Tbs unsalted butter
11 . 1 Tbs capers, rinsed

Preparation

Step 1

1 Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add orzo; cook until al dente, using cooking time suggested on package. Drain; toss with 1 teaspoon oil, and add salt and pepper to taste.
2 Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a large skillet. Add garlic; cook over low heat for 1 minute. Add shrimp, salt and pepper to taste, and 2 tablespoons parsley; cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn, and cook for 3 minutes more, or until opaque. Remove from pan, and keep warm.
3 Add lemon juice and wine to skillet. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and reduce by half, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add remaining parsley; stir in butter, lemon zest, and capers. Adjust seasonings. Pour over shrimp, and serve on a bed of orzo.