Gouda & Viognier Orzo

• First off, of course, pop open that bottle of Viognier and pour yourself a glass!

For the Orzo

• In a saucepan with boiling water, cook orzo according to instructions on package. Once cooked, set aside. Cook pancetta in pan in 1 tablespoon butter until crispy.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a pan and cook the pancetta until crispy.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a sauce pan. Once melted, add flour and stir until combined.
• Once combined, add milk, stirring until combined and thick, then add in the Gouda cheese.
• Add in wine and continue to mix until combined.
• Season with salt and pepper to desired taste. Once the Gouda is fully melted, add orzo and mix until all orzo is covered.

For the Shrimp

• Season the shrimp with all spices.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a sauce pan, once melted add shrimp to pan.
• Cook until pink and slightly charred on one side then flip. Once a crust has formed on the other side, remove shrimp from the pan.

Serve!

• Place gouda orzo into a bowl, top with 2 tablespoons pancetta and 4 shrimp. Enjoy with a glass of Oak Creek Viognier!