Creamy Lemon Orzo with Garlic Shrimp | Quick Weeknight Meals

Orzo, made in the style of risotto, is super easy, creamy and delicious. No constant stirring involved! To make it even better, make it super lemony and parmesan cheesy and then top it off with garlicky shrimp. It's a very quick weeknight meal that hits all the right notes, especially now since it's cooler but I'm still not in full on stew mode. Orzo recipe adapted from "Cook This Book" by Molly Baz. Published 2021 by Clarkson Potter/Publishers. Recipe: serves 4 For the orzo: 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1 lemon (peel 3 (three inch long) strips from lemon. Reserve lemon for juice.) 5 tablespoons butter, divided 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 1 cup orzo pasta 3 cups water salt and pepper, to taste extra virgin olive oil, to drizzle microgreens or chopped parsley, to garnish For the shrimp: 1 pound (medium sized) shrimp peeled and deveined shrimp (preferably with the tails on) 1 tablespoon butt