Shrimp and Orzo Risotto with Saffron and Lemon

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Appears in Cook's Country August/September 2019

Talk about a satisfying dinner in a flash: We shortcut risotto's long cooking time by swapping the rice for orzo.

SERVES4

TIME30 minutes

Shrimp and Orzo Risotto with Saffron and Lemon

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Using quick-cooking orzo rather than the traditional Arborio rice, we created a risotto in half the time.

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