GARLIC SHRIMP & ORZO SALAD
I enjoy cold pasta salads and rice salads, so I decided to make one with orzo, a rice-shaped pasta. Feel free to add other favorite veggies-like asparagus and green beans-and serve with rolls or pita bread.-Valonda Seward, Coarsegold, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, up to 30 minutes., Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Using a slotted spoon, add shrimp; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add wine; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Remove to a shallow dish; refrigerate, covered, until cold., Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add vegetables, cilantro, chilled shrimp and olives if desired. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
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GARLIC SHRIMP AND ORZO SALAD
If I have Shrimp in the Freezer, I can always come up with a dish. The other day I wanted something different for a salad. I enjoy cold pasta salads and rice salads so I decided to make an Orzo salad. Get it, orzo is rice shaped pasta.... anyway, this ended up being really good and can see how versitle it can get as well. It doesn't get any easier than this. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Vseward Chef-V
Categories Toddler Friendly
Time 15m
Yield 1 cup, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Marinate shrimp in garlic and olive oil. I do this early in the morning.
- When ready to eat scoop shrimp out of the marinade with a slotted spoon Place in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté for a few minutes, until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Add a splash of white wine and season while cooking.
- Mix together lemon juice, and olive oil and pour over all remaining ingredients. Mix it all up until everything is coated. Season to taste.
GARLIC SHRIMP & ORZO SALAD RECIPE RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by Vseward
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, up to 30 minutes. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Using a slotted spoon, add shrimp; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add wine; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Remove to a shallow dish; refrigerate, covered, until cold. Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add vegetables, cilantro, chilled shrimp and olives if desired. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 4 servings.
GARLIC SHRIMP & ORZO SALAD RECIPE
Awarded by Country Woman's Magazine Grand Prize recipe in the "Pass the Pasta" Contest. An easy entree that's ready in a dash. A lite salad dressing beautifully coats Orzo pasta, shrimp and colorful veggies for a flavorful meal. Feel free to add other favorite veggies-like asparagus and green beans- Make as a side dish or...
Provided by V Seward
Categories Other Salads
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, up to 30 minutes.
- 2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Using a slotted spoon, remove shrimp from marinade, add shrimp to skillet; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add wine; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Remove to a shallow dish; refrigerate, covered, until cold.
- 3. Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add vegetables, cilantro, chilled shrimp and olives if desired. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
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