Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi with Orzo
Here's a DELISH QUICKIE that's both LIGHT + FLAVORFUL! This is actually a VERY SIMPLE + easy to prepare meal with relatively few ingredients, so you can throw it together fast after a long day at work or on the weekend for entertaining. It's full of flavor + metabolism boosting PROTEIN, so you can still stick to your "diet" while enjoying yourself. Add a glass of wine + Bon Appetit! Indulge in the flavor of the Mediterranean with plump shrimp tossed with lemon and pepper and served over a bed of orzo. YIELD: 4 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup orzo mixture and about 7 shrimp) INGREDIENTS: 1 cup uncooked orzo 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 7 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined…