Orzo Risotto with Shrimp, Peas & Bacon

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, (divided)
• 5 slices (5 oz) bacon, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 1½ cups orzo
• 4 cups chicken broth
• Heaping ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1¼ teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning, (such as Emeril's Essence)
• 2 lb extra-large (21/25) shrimp, (peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen)
• 1 cup frozen green peas ((no need to thaw))
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, (from 1 lemon)
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives