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=== '''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''' ===
 
#In a large saute 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.
 
#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 <span style="color:#ff0000"> ''' pat ''' </span> of butter until melted.
 
#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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Revision as of 00:35, 9 February 2021

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 saute 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 pat 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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