Lime Glazed Shrimp & Creamy Orzo

I am posting 2 recipes today to make up for the one day I missed last month. This simple shrimp dish is delicious.  It has that sweet, tangy taste with just a hint of heat. The glaze would be good on chicken as well.
I paired with a creamy orzo that is quick and tasty.  This entire meal took no time at all.  I had many things to catch up on today so I appreciated the fast preparation; but, truthfully you could serve this to guests and they would think you worked for hours!

Lime Glazed Shrimp
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1/4 c. honey
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1 T. vegetable oil
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. salt
24 peeled and de-veined large shrimp

Soak 4 wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.  Heat broiler (You could do these on the grill if you choose).
In a small saucepan, combine honey, lime zest and juice, oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt.  Bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 7 minutes.

Skewer the shrimp.  Place on a rimmed baking dish.  Brush with the glaze.  Broil 3 minutes.

Flip and brush with glaze.  Cook until shrimp are opaque and glaze begins to brown, 3-4 minutes more.

Creamy Orzo
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1 c. orzo pasta
3/4 c. half and half
1/2 c. shredded Gruyere cheese
1 T. fresh lemon juice
1 T. sliced scallions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo according to the package directions.  Drain and return to the pot.
Add the half and half and cook over medium heat, stirring until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.

Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese. Season with salt & pepper.

Sprinkle with the scallions when serving.