Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi

Name: Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons black pepper; 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley; 680 grams peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 237 milliliters uncooked orzo; 1 teaspoons salt, divided; 7 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided

Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi might be just the main course you are searching for. This pescatarian recipe serves 3. One portion of this dish contains approximately 53g of protein, 13g of fat, and a total of 504 calories. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 5 minutes. Head to the store and pick up orzo, salt, parsley, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert.

Instructions

Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

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Place orzo in a medium bowl. Stir in parsley and teaspoon salt; cover and keep warm.While orzo cooks, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Sprinkle shrimp with remaining teaspoon salt.

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Add half of shrimp to pan; saut 2 minutes or until almost done.

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Transfer shrimp to a plate. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in pan.

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Add remaining shrimp to pan; saut 2 minutes or until almost done.

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Transfer to plate.Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in pan.

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Add garlic to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in shrimp, juice, and pepper; cook 1 minute or until shrimp are done

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Servings:

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black pepper 2teaspoons

bottled minced garlic 2Tbsps

chopped fresh parsley 680grams

peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp 2Tbsps

fresh lemon juice 237milliliters

uncooked orzo 1teaspoons

salt, divided 7teaspoons

unsalted butter, divided

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Shrimp on the menu? Try pairing with Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. The Thrive Pinot Grigio with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 15 dollars per bottle.