Shrimp Scampi with Green Onions and Orzo



3/4 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup dry white wine

1. Cook orzo in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
2. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium high heat. Using garlic press, squeeze in garlic; stir 10 seconds. Add shrimp and sauté 2 minutes. Add green onions and toss until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 1 minute longer. Add wine and toss until wine boils, about 1 minute. Mix in remaining 2 tablespoons butter and season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Drain pasta; transfer to large bowl. Top with shrimp and onion-garlic butter.

Yield: four Servings

Bon Appétit