Now we’re cooking!!

 

It’s a healthier twist on the traditional Shrimp Scampi. And if I do say so myself, it was quite tasty!

Photos of the completed kitchen are coming soon. In the meantime, here’s the recipe if you are feeling like a Scamp!

• 1 cup Orzo
• 1/2 stick of butter
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 pound of large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 pint baby tomatoes
•  4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons of goat cheese crumbled
• baby spinach

1. Bring a pot of heavily salted water to boil and add the Orzo.  Cook for 7 – 9 minutes.
2. While the Orzo is cooking, melt half of the butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Using a garlic press, add the garlic and stir to coat.  (Be very careful not to burn the garlic, as it will make the sauce bitter. I know – I’ve done it.)
3. Add the shrimp and baby tomatoes and saute for about 2 minutes, turning halfway.
4. Add the sliced green onions and toss until shrimp are almost cooked, about a minute.  (Warning!  Shrimp cook very fast (about 4 minutes) and will turn tough and rubbery if cooked too long)
5. Add wine and the rest of the butter.  Toss until wine boils, one minute more.
6. Cover the dinner plate with the baby spinach, as a bed for the Orzo.  Scoop the Orzo onto the baby spinach.
7. Top the Orzo with the Shrimp mixture. Pour any sauce left over the plate – the hot sauce will wilt the spinach.  Top with crumbled goat cheese and salt and pepper.
8. Dig in!!! Ok, so the cheese and butter make it not that healthy, but it’s good!!!!