Spicy shrimp with lemon basil orzo

Cook 1 lb of Orzo to Al Dente , drain and add back to the pot , toss with the following ingredients

  • Add 2 Tbsp of olive oil
  • 1/4 cup of fresh chopped basil
  • 1/2 C of freshly squeezed lemon juice and a pinch of salt

In a separate bowl add shrimp and toss with 1 Tbsp Olive oil and 1 Tbsp of Cajun seasoning

Next pan sear in a skillet and add in a little butter and some thyme

Remove the shrimp and in the same pan combine 2 chopped red bell peppers , 3 cloves of garlic and 2 tablespoons of thyme.

Add in 1/2 cup white wine , 1 cup of milk , 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning and 1/2 Cup of Parmesan cheese

Add the shrimp back to the sauce , toss it around and add it on top of your cooked orzo!

Feel free to tweak this recipe to however you want , you can add and omit ingredients to make it your own .

Enjoy !

♥️,

Cyn

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