Shrimp with Orzo and Peas

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/8 tsp sugar
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup white wine (the original recipe called for clam juice)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 8 oz orzo
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest, grated
• 1 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped (the original recipe called for mint)

Directions

In a large bowl, toss shrimp with salt, pepper and sugar. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 3 minutes. Turn shrimp and remove from heat. Let stand for another 1 minute, or until shrimp turn pink and are opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet.

Add broth, wine, orzo and garlic to skillet. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on medium-low for 10-12 minutes, or until orzo is cooked. Return shrimp to skillet, add peas, butter and lemon juice. Cover and let stand for 3-5 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat and top with grated lemon zest and parsley.