Episode #33: Shrimp Scampi With Orzo

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth adds depth without the cost of wine.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free while pecorino is less expensive.

In a medium bowl, stir together shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and half of the minced garlic; set aside to marinate.

Add butter, remaining olive oil, and remaining garlic to a medium skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.

When the butter starts to bubble, add orzo and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring often, until orzo is toasted, about 2 minutes.

Carefully add the white wine; it will bubble. Stir until absorbed, about 1 minute.

Stir in chicken stock, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until orzo is al dente, about 12 minutes.

Add the marinated shrimp on top of the orzo; cover and cook until shrimp is pink and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 2 minutes.

Sprinkle with parsley and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper before serving.

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