Roasted Shrimp Orzo Recipes

ROASTED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Arrange shrimp in a single layer in a stoneware baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over shrimp.
• Combine garlic salt, parsley, and pepper and sprinkle over shrimp. Cut butter into small pieces and scatter over shrimp.
• Roast in the preheated oven, watching carefully, until shrimp turn pink, 5 to 10 minutes.

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S ROASTED SHRIMP AND ORZO

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.

ROASTED SHRIMP & ORZO

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees
• 2. Fill large pot with water add about 1 tablespoon of salt and a splash of olive oil, bring to boil. Add orzo and simmer 9-11 minutes, stirring occasionally, cook to al dente. While pasta is cooking whisk together lemon juice with 1/2 cup of olive oil, 2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper. Drain pasta and put in your large serving bowl, pour mixture over hot pasta and stir well.
• 3. Place shrimp on sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss to combine and spread out to single layer. Roast for 4-6 minutes, until cooked through, pink. Do not overcook. Add shrimp to orzo and toss. Let cool 5 minutes. Then add scallions, dill, cucumber, 2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, toss well. Cool another 10 minutes and add feta. Let sit at room temperature for an hour before serving. If you refrigerate it, bring back to room temperature and taste again for seasoning. You usually have to add some fresh dill again.

ROASTED SHRIMP AND ORZO

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.

GREEK ORZO SALAD WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to the package instructions.
• Meanwhile, In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine dressing ingredients: lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk together.
• In a separate bowl, combine shrimp and 2 tablespoons of dressing. Heat skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp with marinade to pan and sauté three minutes, flipping halfway, until shrimp is opaque and curled. Remove from pan and set aside to cool. Chop shrimp roughly (or cut in half).
• Drain orzo, rinse with cold water, and drain thoroughly. Transfer to a very large bowl, add remaining dressing, and stir to combine. Add cucumber, onion, tomatoes, olives, feta, parsley, and mint leaves; toss to combine. Add shrimp and toss.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Salad can be refrigerated for up to three days.

SHRIMP ORZO SALAD RECIPE

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.

ROASTED SHRIMP AND ORZO

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.
• 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.