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Butter-Poached Shrimp and Orzo

Name: Butter-Poached Shrimp and Orzo
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons water; 8 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons lemon, zest; 1 sprig fresh thyme; ½ lb shrimp; 2 cloves garlic; 1 shallot; 1 cup orzo; 2 cups chicken stock; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 4 cups spinach; fresh parsley, for garnish

By Tasty40 min4 servings

Give this butter-poached shrimp and orzo dish a try for dinner tonight! The tender shrimp and buttery orzo make for a perfect comfort meal.

Instructions

1
Over low heat, add water to your saucepan and slowly incorporate the butter, a few tablespoons at a time. Whisk together to make sure the water and butter combine and doesn’t separate.
2
Add the lemon zest and sprig of thyme and give it a stir. Add the shrimp and poach for eight to 10 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside. Discard the sprig of thyme.
3
In the same saucepan and over low heat, add garlic, shallots and the orzo. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir until all the liquid has been absorbed.
4
Pour in the chicken stock and cook until the orzo is al dente. Stir occasionally to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.
5
Once the orzo is al dente, add the spinach. Stir in until just wilted. Remove from heat.
6
Serve the spinach and orzo, place a few shrimps on top and garnish with chopped parsley.
7
Enjoy!