Surf and Turf with Orzo

So fall has begun, the weather is beautiful and I have actually not been cooking much.  I was at Kroger today and came across some good deals on some shrimp and porterhouse steaks so I decided to make a spin on surf and turf and since we eat alot of potatos normally I decided to get some orzo. Its a rice shaped pasta but it seems lighter than normal pasta and makes for a delicious side item. I have made the orzo before in a previous recipe but i simplified it and made it a little bit different.

Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Yields: 2 Servings


INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 LB Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 Porterhouse Steak (divided and marinated with S&P and Worcestershire Sauce)
• 1/4 Box Orzo
• 1 Can Chicken Broth
• 1/2 Zucchini (sliced)
• 1/2 Squash (sliced)
• 1/4 Cup Diced Onions
• 1/4 Cup Grape Tomatoes
• 1 Bunch of Asparagus 
• 1 Clove Garlic
• 1 TBSP EVOO
• Salt and Pepper to Taste
• 1 Dash of Dried Parsley

PREPARATION:

Bring a pot with 1 can of chicken broth and 1 can of water to a boil.  Add Orzo and let boil for 9 minutes or until just shy of al dente, uncover but keep warm.

While the water is coming to a boil, heat up the EVOO in a pan and add the onions, cook until transparent (about 3-5 minutes). Add garlic and heat up until fragrant (30 seconds). Add the veggies, salt and pepper, and cook until just softened (5 Minutes), take out and put into a bowl but leave the tomatoes so they can soften more. Push the tomatoes to the outside making a pocket in the middle, Add the shrimp and cook until pink. Return the veggies to the pan and heat them back up, sprinkle with parsley.

Throw the steaks on a heated grill for about 5 minutes a side or until desired temperature.

TO SERVE:
Spoon some Orzo onto a plate, top with the shrimp and veggies on the side of the delicious and juicy steak. YUMMY YUMMY in our TUMMY!!

SOME HELPFUL TIPS:

• You will know when the veggies are done when the tomatoes start to burst. 
• You can refer back to my other Orzo recipe and make a lemon vinaigrette sauce for extra flavoring.