Lemony Shrimp and Orzo

Having the shrimp pre-cooked makes this dish super quick. From PBS food.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup  uncooked orzo pasta
• 1  bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1  tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  cooked large shrimp
• 2  tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
• 3  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3  tablespoons  chopped fresh Italian parsley
•  salt
•  fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Cook orzo according to package directions. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add asparagus and red pepper.
2. Drain orzo and vegetables; transfer to a large bowl. Cover and keep warm.
3. Meanwhile, as the orzo cooks, melt butter and oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp to pan and saute 2 minutes or until heated through.
4. Add garlic to pan and cook quickly, about 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute until lemon is incorporated.
5. Add shrimp mixture to the pasta and toss together before serving.