Shrimp Scampi with Green Onions and Orzo

Long time no blogging!  Well I have a ton of recipes ready to share, and this one is a goodie!  It may not be the most healthy (there is a good amount of butter and EVOO), but it is super easy and delicious!  Now if your little one is not ready for shellfish, or just does not like it, you can replace it with diced chicken, or just leave it out!  This is my adaptation of a recipe I got from Bon Appetit's Quick and Easy Recipes.  The Hubby and Daughter both gobble it up!

Shrimp Scampi with Green Onions and Orzo

Ingredients:
1 cup orzo
4 tbsp butter (1/2 stick), divided
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves peeled and minced
1 lb of medium to large shrimp peeled and deveined, uncooked
1 lemon (zest half and juiced)
1/3 cup dry white wine (optional)
4 green onions, thinly sliced

*can grate parmesan over top for added flavor (also optional)

Directions:
Cook orzo in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, but with a little bite (8 to 10 minutes).

Meanwhile, melt 2 tbsp butter with 2 tbsp olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat.  Add garlic and saute for about 10 seconds.  Add shrimp and saute for 2 minutes.  Then add lemon zest, juice, and wine (optional) and toss until boiling. Cook about 2 minutes or until shrimp are opaque in the center.  Add green onions, the last 2 tbsp butter, and salt and pepper to taste.

Once orzo is cooked, drain and add it to the pan with the shrimp and sauce mixture.  Toss together and serve with grated parmesan.  Enjoy!