Best Inas Shrimp Orzo Salad Recipes

SHRIMP ORZO SALAD RECIPE

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This Shrimp and Orzo Salad is easy to make & ready in 30 min. It is flavored with feta and fresh herbs and drizzled with a simple and quick lemon vinaigrette. A Barefoot Contessa recipe, it can be served as a great side dish, lunch, or light dinner.

Provided by Aysegul Sanford

Categories Salad

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

¾ pound orzo
Kosher salt
½ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed (You'll need 3-4 lemons depending on their size))
3/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined (16-18 count))
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
5-6 green onions (scallions, both white and green parts)
1 cup fresh dill (chopped)
1 cup fresh Italian parsley (chopped)
1 English cucumber (medium diced - no need to peel)
½ cup red onion (small diced)
1 cup feta cheese (cut into 1-inch cubes)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
To Cook the Orzo: Fill a large pot with water and 3 tablespoons of Kosher salt and bring it to a boil. Add the orzo and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until it is al dente, about 9-12 minutes. Drain and place into a large salad bowl.
Make the salad dressing: While the orzo is cooking, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl.
Pour dressing over the cooked orzo and set it aside.
To roast the shrimp: Place shrimp, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl and give it a gentle toss. Transfer the shrimp onto a sheet pan in a single layer. Roast in the oven until it is cooked through, 5-6 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the oven.
To assemble the salad: Into the bowl with orzo, add cooked shrimp, green onions, dill, parsley, cucumber, and red onion. Give it a toss. Add feta on top. Taste for seasoning and add in if necessary.
Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour for flavors to blend. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 kcal, Sugar 4 g, Sodium 1868 mg, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 32 g, Cholesterol 286 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S ROASTED SHRIMP AND ORZO

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Make and share this Barefoot Contessa's Roasted Shrimp and Orzo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories Healthy

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

kosher salt
olive oil
3/4 lb orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (3 lemons)
fresh ground black pepper
2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup minced scallion, white and green parts
1 cup chopped fresh dill
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and medium-diced
1/2 cup small-diced red onion
3/4 lb good feta cheese, large diced

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and a splash of oil, and bring the water to a boil.
Add the orzo and simmer for 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's cooked al dente.
Drain and pour into a large bowl.
Whisk together the lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper.
Pour over the hot pasta and stir well.
Meanwhile, place the shrimp on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Toss to combine and spread out in a single layer.
Roast for 5 to 6 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through.
Don't overcook!
Add the shrimp to the orzo and then add the scallions, dill, parsley, cucumber, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
Toss well.
Add the feta and stir carefully.
Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend, or refrigerate overnight.
If refrigerated, taste again for seasonings and bring back to room temperature before serving.
**Cook time does not include setting aside for 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.