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Shrimp Scampi With Green Onions and Orzo Recipe

Shrimp Scampi With Green Onions and Orzo Recipe

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Shrimp Scampi With Green Onions and Orzo

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Ingredients:

Serving

3/4 cup orzo pasta
4 tbsp butter, divided
2 tbsp olive oil
hot sauce , to taste
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 lb uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
5 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup dry white wine
crushed red pepper flakes , to taste
salt , to taste
fresh ground black pepper , to taste
sprinkling parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions:

Cook orzo in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite (al dente), stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
Using garlic press, squeeze in garlic & crushed red pepper flakes; stir 10 seconds.
Add shrimp and sauté 2 minutes.
Add green onions and toss until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 1 minute longer.
Add wine & hot sauce and toss until wine boils, about 1 minute.
Mix in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Drain pasta; transfer to large bowl.
Top with shrimp and onion-garlic butter & sprinkle with some Parmesan cheese (optional).
Enjoy!.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	586.55 Kcal (2456 kJ)
Calories from fat	384.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.74g	66%
Cholesterol	98.51mg	33%
Sodium	1331.33mg	55%
Potassium	170.86mg	4%
Total Carbs	39.54g	13%
Sugars	1.86g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.94g	8%
Protein	10.87g	22%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	51.3mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	271.14 Kcal (1135 kJ)
Calories from fat	177.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.75g	66%
Cholesterol	45.54mg	33%
Sodium	615.43mg	55%
Potassium	78.98mg	4%
Total Carbs	18.28g	13%
Sugars	0.86g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.9g	8%
Protein	5.03g	22%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.6mg	7%
Calcium	23.7mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
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