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Name Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi Number of People 4 List of Ingredients 1 cup uncooked orzo 2 T. chopped fresh parsley 1/2 tsp. salt, divided 7 tsp. unsalted butter, divided 1 1/2 lbs. peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp 2 tsp. minced garlic 2 T. fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp. black pepper Description Cook orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.  Place orzo in a medium bowl, stir in parsley and 1/4 tsp. salt; cover and keep warm. While orzo cooks, melt 1 T. butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.  Sprinkle shrimp with remaining 1/4 tsp. salt.  Add half of shrimp to pan; saute 2 minutes or until almost done.  Transfer shrimp to a plate.  Melt 1 tsp. butter in pan.  Add remaining shrimp to pan; saute 2 minutes or until almost done. Transfer to plate. Melt remaining 1 T. butter in pan.  Add garlic to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.  Stir in shrimp, juice, and pepper; cook one minute or until shrimp are done. Time 15 minutes Difficulty (1-5) 1 Notes Serving size is 1/2 cup orzo and 7 shrimp:  403 calories, 10.4 g fat, 276mg cholesterol, 97mg calcium, 34.7g carbohydrate, 549mg sodium, 40.1g protein, 1.7g fiber, 4.3mg iron Very tasty and very fast! Image