By Louis
Shrimp Scampi with Broccoli Orzo
8 steps
Prep:5minCook:20min
-I like adding crushed red pepper flakes to give it a little heat, but I would leave this out for the kids.
-Buy shrimp still frozen and defrost as needed. Most shrimp arrives at stores frozen so you may as well buy it frozen and defrost it as needed so it as fresh as possible.
-To thaw frozen shrimp, transfer the shrimp to the refrigerator the night before or run under cool water to defrost quicker.
Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 23:48:06 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
44
Low
Glycemic Load
13
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories321.7 kcal (16%)
Total Fat10.6 g (15%)
Carbs30.1 g (12%)
Sugars4.5 g (5%)
Protein30 g (60%)
Sodium513.1 mg (26%)
Fiber7.1 g (25%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
142gorzo pasta
uncooked, or gluten-free pasta
350gfresh broccoli florets
rroughly chopped, no stems
1 tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
3 clovesgarlic
minced
kosher salt
fresh pepper
to taste
1 tablespoonunsalted butter
1 teaspoonextra-virgin olive oil
2garlic cloves
minced
454gshrimp
peeled and deveined, jumbo, tails removed
¼ teaspoonkosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
to taste
red pepper flakes
1lemon juiced
1 tablespoonparsley
fresh chopped
grated parmesan cheese
for serving
Instructions
Step 1
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.
orzo pasta142g
fresh broccoli florets350gStep 2
Drain orzo and broccoli in a colander and add the oil to the pot over medium heat.
extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoonStep 3
Add the garlic and cook until golden, 30 seconds. Return the drained orzo and stir to combine all.
garlic3 clovesStep 4
Add 1/4 cup of the reserved liquid, or more as needed and cook 1 minute, stirring.
Step 5
Meanwhile, in a large skillet melt butter and oil over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
Skillet
unsalted butter1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil1 teaspoongarlic cloves2 Step 6
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.
shrimp454gStep 7
Remove from heat and add red pepper (if using), lemon juice, and parsley. Toss to evenly coat.
lemon juiced1 Step 8
To serve, divide the shrimp and sauce over 3/4 cup orzo.
