18 November 2010

Spicy Garlic-and-Lime Shrimp

Deliciously seasoned shrimp.  Enjoy!

Seasoning Mix
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp parsley flakes
Pinch of garlic powder
1/4 tsp paprika
Pinch of dried thyme
Pinch of onion powder

2 Tbsp butter
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Juice of 1 lime

2/3 cup uncooked orzo
  1. Combine seasoning mix and set aside.  This may be done long before you decide to begin cooking.
  2. Cook orzo according to package directions.
  3. Heat the butter in a skillet.  Add the garlic and cook 10-20 seconds.
  4. Add the shrimp.  Squeeze the lime juice over the shrimp and sprinkle with seasoning.  Heat until shrimp cooked through and no longer pink.
  5. Serve shrimp mixture over orzo.