Garlic Lemon Shrimp and Orzo

Ingredients

• 1½ cup Orzo, cooked according to package directions, drained & set aside
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1½ cup onions, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lemon, juiced & zested
• ¾ cup white wine chicken broth or ginger-ale
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 lbs shrimp, 21-25 count peeled & deveined
• ½ cup parsley, chopped
• ¾ cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil. Add onions and cook for about 5-6 minutes or until they are soft but not brown. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
2. Add the lemon juice, zest & wine. Bring to a boil then reduce the head and cook for 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors together. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Stir in part of butter until melted.
3. Add the shrimp & cook until just heated through, about 3-4 minutes. Toss shrimp and sauce with orzo, parsley and parmesan.

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