Miso Butter Shrimp over Orzo

Ingredients

• 12 oz Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 6 oz Orzo pasta
• 2 tbsp White miso paste
• 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 Green onions, sliced(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes(optional)
• to taste Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orzo until al dente, about 8-9 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.

2. 2

   While the orzo cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add half the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Season shrimp with salt and pepper, add to the skillet, and cook 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same skillet, melt the butter over low heat and whisk in the miso paste, remaining garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes until smooth.

5. 5

   Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat in the miso butter, adding a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.

6. 6

   Toss the drained orzo with a drizzle of olive oil, then plate and top with the miso butter shrimp. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.