Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Orzo

Ingredients (11)

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled
• 1 1/2 cups orzo
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 4 oz baby spinach
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Steps

1. Season the shrimp. Sear in the oil over high heat 1 minute per side; remove.
2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter, add the garlic and pepper flakes for 30 seconds, then the orzo and toast 1 minute.
3. Pour in the broth and simmer, stirring occasionally, 9 to 10 minutes until the orzo is tender and creamy.
4. Stir in the spinach, Parmesan, remaining butter, lemon zest and juice. Return the shrimp and warm through.
5. Finish with parsley.