Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi

Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi Serves 2 1 cup uncooked orzo 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons butter 12-15 cooked/deveined jumbo shrimp 2 larges cloves of garlic, minced Juice of 1 medium size lemon Fresh ground pepper, to taste Parmesan cheese, to taste Cook orzo al dente, at 9 minutes. Drain and add parsley if using, mix well. While orzo cooks, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Sprinkle shrimp w/ 1/4 tsp salt. Once warmed, melt remaining butter in pan. Add minced garlic and saute for a minute or so. Add juice from lemon, fresh ground pepper and remaining salt, continue saute for a few minutes. Add drained orzo to pan and mix well. Sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese to taste. (We do this to our individual servings)