Spicy Garlic Roasted Shrimp on Lemon-Parmesan Orzo

INGREDIENTS

6 tbsp

plus 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil , divided

fresh thyme sprigs

garlic cloves , divided: 3 sliced thin and 2 minced

1/2 tsp

to 1 tsp. red chili flakes (depends how spicy you like things!)

3/4 cup

uncooked orzo

1 1/2 lb

shrimp , peeled and deveined

1 1/2 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

3/4 tsp

kosher salt , divided, plus more for pasta water

2 tsp

grated fresh lemon rind

1/4 cup

chopped fresh parsley

2 tbsp

grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese , plus more for sprinkling on top

1/4 tsp

pepper