Decadently Creamy Shrimp And Scallop Scampi With Orzo

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups clam broth
• 1 cup water
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 5 mixed mushrooms, sliced
• 1 lb shrimp, deveined and peeled
• 1/2 lb scallops
• 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
• 2 teaspoons old bay seasoning or 2 teaspoons bahama mama seasoning
• salt
• pepper
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese, fontina or 3/4 cup asiago cheese

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in pan and add garlic and orzo. add some of the bahama mama seasoning (i prefer it to the old bay). cook about 5 minutes or until orzo turns a golden brown. be careful not to burn it.
• 2 add clam broth and water. cover and cook for about 15 minutes stirring occassionally to keep from clumping.
• 3 add mushrooms, shrimp, and scallops. stir and cover for 5 minutes.
• 4 stir in heavy cream and cheese. cover and cook for about 5 more minutes.
• 5 add salt, pepper, or more of the bahama mama seasoning to taste.