grilled jerk shrimp orzo salad

Cullowhee, NC
Updated on Oct 23, 2011

Mmmmmmmmm!

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prep time 25 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 large ear sweet corn in husk
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/3 cup orzo pasta, whole wheat, uncooked
  • 6 - asparagus spears, fresh, trimmed
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled & deveined (tails off), uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning
  • 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
  • DRESSING:
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt & pepper

How To Make grilled jerk shrimp orzo salad

  • Step 1
    Carefully peel back corn husk to within 1" of bottom; remove silk. Brush corn with oil. Rewrap corn in husk & secure with kitchen string. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 25 - 30 minutes or until tender, turning often.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package directions. Drain & rinse in cold water; set aside.
  • Step 3
    Thread asparagus spears onto two parallel metal or soaked wooden skewers. Rub shrimp with jerk seasoning; thread onto two skewers. Grill asparagus & shrimp, covered, over medium heat for 5 - 8 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender & shrimp turn pink, turning once.
  • Step 4
    Cut corn from cob; place in a large bowl. Cut asparagus into 1" pieces; add to bowl. Add the shrimp, orzo & pepper. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

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