1) Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi (1 of 5)
1) Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi (1 of 5)
Who doesn't like a quick & easy kind of recipe? For those who don't have hours to prep dinner, we've compiled five more recipes that are all under 20 minutes. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 7 teaspoons butter
- 1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
1. Cook orzo according to package directions, leaving out the salt.
2. Drain and then place orzo in bowl. Stir in parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and keep warm.
3. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Sprinkle shrimp with remaining salt. Add half of shrimp to pan; sauté 2 minutes or until almost done.
5. Transfer shrimp to plate.
6. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in pan. Add remaining shrimp to pan; sauté 2 minutes or until almost done.
7. Transfer to plate.
8. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in pan. Add garlic to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring. Stir in shrimp, juice, and pepper. Cook 1 minute or until shrimp are done.