SHRIMP MARINATED WITH SOY, LIME AND ADD ORZO ENJOY DAN:

SPICY SOY LIME MARINATED SHRIMP WITH ORZO by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup orzo

2 cups chicken broth

2 shallots, peeled and chopped

1 thumb-size fresh ginger, peeled and chopped

4 garlic cloves, smashed

3/4-cup light soy sauce

1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce

1/2-cup lime juice

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 teaspoons (EACH) chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika

3 tablespoon olive oil, divided

24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/4-cup scallions

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Cook orzo according to package directions.

2.   Place soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and spices in a blender and blend until smooth.

3.   Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and blend until combined.

4.   In a zip-lock bag add marinate and shrimp.

5.   Marinate for up to 4 hours.

6.   Remove from marinate and reserve marinate.

7.   In a skillet over medium-high-heat add 1 tablespoon olive oil and when sizzling.

8.   Add shallots, ginger, garlic cloves, shrimp and sauté for two minutes.

9.   Add marinate and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes.

10.        Add cooked orzo and stir to combine.

ENJOY DAN:           HALLELUJAH!!