Mediterranean Orzo With Shrimp Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well., In a large bowl, combine orzo, shrimp, vegetables, olives and herbs. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

MEDITERRANEAN ORZO WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to the package directions for al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Place in a large bowl; set aside.
• Meanwhile, for the dressing: Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl until combined.
• Add the tomatoes, olives, feta, basil, chickpeas and onion to the orzo. Drizzle in all but 2 tablespoons of the dressing and stir to combine. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Toss the shrimp in a bowl with the reserved 2 tablespoons dressing and set aside to marinate for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, soak 6 wooden skewers in water to prevent them from scorching.
• Preheat the broiler. Thread the shrimp on the skewers, season with salt and place on a baking sheet. Broil for 2 minutes, then flip the skewers and broil until the shrimp is pink and cooked through, about 1 more minute. Top the orzo mixture with the shrimp and more feta and basil.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP AND ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orzo until tender. Drain, rinse under cold water, drain again and transfer to a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, feta, 1/4 cup oil, dill, cucumbers, onions, lemon zest and juice, and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle the shrimp with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the shrimp are no longer pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and sprinkle the shrimp with a little lemon juice. Add the shrimp to the orzo and toss. Taste the salad and season with more salt and pepper if desired.

SHAZAM! SHRIMP WITH MEDITERRANEAN ORZO

Steps:

• Give your date a peck on the cheek. Repeat as often as necessary.
• In a bowl toss shrimp, olive oil, Italian seasoning, and garlic and let marinade for thirty minutes.
• In a sauce pan- bring six cups of water and chicken bouillon powder to a boil.
• Add chopped yellow bell pepper and one cup of orzo and cook according to package directions until tender then drain.
• Return drained orzo back to sauce pan and fold in capers, olives, and cut tomatoes. Cover with lid to keep warm.
• In a heavy, lightly oiled hot skillet, cook shrimp 2 minutes per side (DO NOT OVER COOK THIS SHRIMP!)and remove shrimp immediately to a plate tented with foil to keep warm.
• Deglaze pan with chicken stock and sherry and boil until alcohol has evaporated (about 90 seconds or until you can no longer smell the alcohol)Pour this into 2 small ramekins to use as a dipping sauce for some hot buttered crusty French Bread.
• Divide orzo between 2 plates and top with each with half of the shrimp. Sprinkle with one lime wedge apiece and place another lime wedge on each plate as garnish.
• Eat until you explode and be prepared for grateful kisses from your date.