Shrimp and Orzo With Cherry Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese

This is a fabulous dish. Recipe found on the internet.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1  cup  uncooked orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
• 2  tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 1  lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2  cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1⁄3 cup  grated fresh parmesan cheese
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped fresh basil

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
2. While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper evenly over shrimp.
4. Add shrimp to pan; cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until done.
5. Remove from pan.
6. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan.
7. Add onion, garlic, and red pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
8. Add tomatoes, and cook 3 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
9. Stir in pasta and shrimp; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.
10. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, cheese, and basil.