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Shrimp Sauté with Orzo

Serves 4

1 cup uncooked orzo

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Juice and zest of 1 lemon

1 cup dry white wine

5 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon capers, rinsed

1. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add orzo; cook until al dente, using

cooking time suggested on package. Drain; toss with 1 teaspoon oil, and add salt and pepper to

taste.

2. Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a large skillet. Add garlic; cook over low heat for 1 minute.

Add shrimp, salt and pepper to taste, and 2 tablespoons parsley; cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn,

and cook for 3 minutes more, or until opaque. Remove from pan, and keep warm.

3. Add lemon juice and wine to skillet. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and reduce by half, about 2

minutes. Remove from heat. Add remaining parsley; stir in butter, lemon zest, and capers. Adjust

seasonings. Pour over shrimp, and serve on a bed of orzo.

Photograph by: Maria Robledo

From Martha Stewart

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