Seafood Recipes SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH BROCCOLI ORZO

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This quick and easy Shrimp Scampi with Broccoli Orzo is a dish the whole family will love and it’s ready in under 30 minutes!

SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH BROCCOLI ORZO

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SP 

282

 Calories

PREP TIME:5 mins

COOK TIME:20 mins

TOTAL TIME:25 mins

YIELD:4 SERVINGS

COURSE:Dinner

CUISINE:Italian

This quick and easy Shrimp Scampi with Broccoli Orzo is a dish the whole family will love and it's ready in under 30 minutes!

INGREDIENTS

Pasta:

• 5 ounces uncooked orzo pasta, or gluten-free pasta
• 3 cups of roughly chopped fresh broccoli florets only, no stems
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste

Shrimp:

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp, tails removed
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• Juice from 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
• grated parmesan cheese, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta and broccoli and cook according to package directions for al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup liquid before draining.
• Drain orzo and broccoli in a colander and add the oil to the pot over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and cook until golden, 30 seconds. Return the drained orzo and stir to combine all.
• Add 1/4 cup of the reserved liquid, or more as needed and cook 1 minute, stirring.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet melt butter and oil over medium heat.  When the butter is melted, add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
• Add shrimp and season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes, flip, then add another 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
• Remove from heat and add red pepper (if using), lemon juice, and parsley.  Toss to evenly coat.
• To serve, divide the shrimp and sauce over 3/4 cup orzo.

Serving: 4oz shrimp 3/4 cup pasta, Calories: 282kcal, Carbohydrates: 20.5g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 180mg, Sodium: 251.5mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g

Blue Smart Points:7

Green Smart Points:7

Purple Smart Points:7

Points +:7

KEYWORDS:shrimp scampi, Shrimp Scampi with Broccoli Orzo, Shrimp Scampi with Pasta

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