Sheet Pan Shrimp Scampi - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups orzo pasta
2 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup white wine, plus 1 tablespoon
4 tablespoons cubed unsalted butter, divided
1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined (26/30 count)
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, cut into thin rounds, plus 1 juiced
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 -3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
kosher salt
ground black pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place orzo on a sheet pan with the water, 1/2 cup white wine, 2 tablespoons cubed butter, salt and pepper. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
In a medium bowl, toss to combine the shrimp, garlic, olive oil, 1 tablespoons white wine, salt and pepper.
Remove the sheet pan from the oven and top with the lemon rounds, shrimp and remaining 2 tablespoons of cubed butter. Bake for another 6-8 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
Remove the sheet pan from the oven and top the shrimp and orzo with the juice of a lemon, parmesan and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper.