greek shrimp and orzo salad
(4 ratings)
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)
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(4 ratings)
yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Grill
Ingredients For greek shrimp and orzo salad
- FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:
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1/4 cfresh lemon juice
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1/2 cgood quality olive oil
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1 tsplemon zest
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1 1/2 tspgarlic, finely minced
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1 Tbspfresh dill, finely chopped
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1/4 tspkosher salt, or more to taste
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1/4 tsppepper
- SALAD:
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1 lblarge shrimp (about 16)
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1 corzo
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2 ozfeta cheese, crumbled
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3/4 cred bell pepper, diced
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1 1/2 Tbspfresh oregano, finely chopped
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2 Tbspscallions, thinly sliced
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1/3 ckalamata olives, chopped
How To Make greek shrimp and orzo salad
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1Make the vinaigrette: whisk together all the vinaigrette ingredients.
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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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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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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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5To serve, divide the orzo salad among four plates. Lay a skewer across the salad, and serve immediately.
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