Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Large Shrimp, peeled, save shells for broth
  • 1/2 lb. Orzo
  • 1/2 lb. Fresh Asparagus, cut into 1" lengths
  • 2 cups Shrimp Stock
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Shallots, minced
  • 1/4 cup White Wine
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Tarragon, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Chives, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Italian Parsley, chopped
  • 1 Lemon, zested
  • 1/4 cup Goat Cheese, crumbled
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Method

  • 1. Boil orzo in a 4 quart pot in salted water for 4 minutes. Drain in collander and cool under cold water and set aside.
  • 2. Add shrimp shells to 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and reserve broth.
  • 3. In a 3 quart saute pan on medium heat add olive oil and shallots cooking lightly until translucent, approximately two minutes.
  • 4. Stir in orzo.
  • 5. Increase heat to medium high.
  • 6. Add white wine and reduce down for one minute.
  • 7. Add half of shrimp broth and stir.
  • 8. Add asparagus and continue stirring for two minutes.
  • 9. Add in shrimp and continue to stir.
  • 10. Add remaining shrimp broth and continue stirring until most of liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender.
  • 11. Remove from heat and add in fresh herbs and lemon zest.
  • 12. Melt in crumbled goat cheese.
  • 13. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 14. Garnish with sprigs of tarragon and parsley, and serve.