Slice asparagus into ½-inch pieces, discard any tough pieces; set aside

Boil a large pot of salted water, add ½ of the orzo + cook 7 min; add asparagus to the pot with orzo + cook an additional 2-4 min (asparagus should be bright green + pasta al dente) then drain + return to pot; stir in 1/2 the butter

Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet over med-high; pat shrimp dry + sauté with salt/pep 2-3 min until shrimp is pink, opaque + cooked through

Add shrimp to orzo + divide between 2 bowls-bon appétit!