Start boiling salted water for orzo and cook according to package directions while you prepare everything else.
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
Toss in halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 1 minute, then drain cooked orzo and stir it into the skillet with lemon juice and fresh parsley.
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