Creamy Shrimp Scampi with Orzo

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Season shrimp with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

In a large skillet, sauté shrimp until just cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside.

Add chopped shallots and minced garlic to the pan, cooking until softened.

Add orzo to the pan and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Deglaze the pan with white wine and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits.

Stir in broth and allow the orzo to simmer on medium heat until nearly cooked through.

Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until combined.

Return the shrimp to the pan and stir to coat everything evenly.

Serve garnished with chopped parsley and extra lemon slices or wedges.

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