Creamy Parmesan Shrimp And Orzo

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 cup half-and-half (light cream)
• 1/2 cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/2 lb shrimp, cooked, shelled and deveined
• 6 -8 leaves fresh basil, sliced fine

Recipe

• 1 saute garlic and orzo in butter 3-4 minutes until golden brown. stir in water and half and half. cover and let simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. stir in parmesan, shrimp and basil. remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving. reheats really well, and is even better the second day.