greek shrimp and orzo salad
This is one of my favorite dishes at a Greek restaurant near our home. You can make this your own by adding other ingredients. Sometimes I add chopped cucumber or other types of Greek cheeses. TIME DOES NOT INCLUDE MARINATING TIME OF 30 MINUTES)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Grill
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup good quality olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- SALAD:
- 1 pound large shrimp (about 16)
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 3/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives, chopped
How To Make greek shrimp and orzo salad
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Step 1Make the vinaigrette: whisk together all the vinaigrette ingredients.
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Step 2Put the shrimp in a medium bowl. Add just 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette over the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge.
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Step 3In a medium saucepan, bring some salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta and put in a medium bowl. Add the rest of the vinaigrette and toss. Add the feta cheese and toss. Add the remaining veggies (bell pepper, olives, scallions and oregano) and toss once more.
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Step 4Light the grill and set at high heat. Remove shrimp from fridge and thread four shrimp onto four skewers. Grill the shrimp until opaque, about 3-5 minutes total.Don't overcook or they will dry out.
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Step 5To serve, divide the orzo salad among four plates. Lay a skewer across the salad, and serve immediately.
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