Creamy Shrimp Orzo with Basil Oil
OUT WEST: Food & Lifestylewww.outwestlifestyle.comCreamy Shrimp Orzo with Basil Oil combines tender orzo in a parmesan cream sauce with quickly cooked shrimp and an herby basil oil drizzle.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Basil Oil
- 1/2 oz. fresh basil
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. chipotle powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1/2 tsp. agave nectar
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
Creamy Orzo
- 2 cups orzo cooked according to package directions
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper
Shrimp
- 20 large 16/20 shrimp peeled, deveined
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 tbsp butter
Instructions
Basil Oil
- Blend basil, olive oil, chipotle powder, salt, lemon juice, agave nectar and apple cider vinegar together until smooth. Set aside until ready to serve.
Creamy Orzo
- Cook orzo al dente according to package directions. Drain.
- Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add flour and stir to combine. Continue stirring while you cook the flour 1-2 minutes. Add cream and milk, stirring to combine until thickened. Stir in grated parmesan, then cooked orzo. Salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat while you quickly cook shrimp.If orzo thickened too much, just add a little milk and stir over warm heat.
Shrimp
- Heat butter in a large pan over medium high heat. Add shrimp, cooking for 2-3 minutes. Turn shrimp, add garlic and continue to cook another 2-3 minutes until just cooked through. Shrimp should be opaque. Remove from pan and place over creamy orzo. Drizzle with basil oil for serving.