Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi Recipe

A lemony shrimp scampi tossed with pasta is an easy recipe to make on any day of the week. Made with simple ingredients this lemon garlic shrimp scampi recipe can be ready in just 20 minutes!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi, Shrimp Scampi

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 330kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked orzo , cooked until al dente
2 tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped
1 teaspoon salt , divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter , divided
1½ pound large shrimp , peeled and deveined
4 cloves garlic , minced
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese , (optional)

Instructions

Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain the pasta and place in a medium bowl. Stir in parsley, cover and keep warm.
While the orzo is cooking, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium high heat in a large skillet until butter is melted and bubbles.
Add the shrimp to the skillet, sprinkle with salt and pepper and sauté for 2 minutes or until shrimp is almost pink. Transfer shrimp to a plate and keep warm.
Melt the remaining butter in the same skillet over medium heat and add the garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and add the lemon juice and Parmesan cheese (if using). Transfer the orzo pasta into the shrimp mixture and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
Drizzle each serving with any remaining pan sauce and sprinkle with some more fresh parsley (if desired) and serve.

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