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Prawn Orzo, because you deserve to be "fancy"

There are a few entrees that have always befuddled a great deal of this blog's readers. A few days ago, I asked people what these entrees were and how I could help make them easier or, in some cases, just how to make them at all. This is one of those entrees. It's an easy one, but you have to be quick about the steps! Enjoy! What ya need: 1 lb of extra-large or "Jumbo" shrimp, peeled and de-veined 1 pound (1 package) of cooked orzo 4 cloves of garlic, minced 3 shallots, minced 9 scallions, sliced 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and cubed (like in salsa) 2 cups of canned tomato sauce 2/3 cup of baby spinach leaves 1/3 cup of fresh, chopped parsley leaves Ok, so- In a large dutch oven, or soup pot, over medium-high heat, heat the oil and saute the garlic and shallots for 1 minute. Add the scallions and shrimp and cook for 30 seconds, without stirring. Add the tomato sauce and tomatoes, stir and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the sauce and set...