Shrimp And Orzo Salad With Citrus Vinegrette Recipes

SHRIMP ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the shrimp, peppers, artichokes, onion, parsley, dill and olives. , In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, garlic, salt, basil, oregano and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

SHRIMP AND ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp and seasoning; cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and meat is opaque, about 5 minutes. Remove shrimp from the water and set aside in a bowl.
• Pour orzo into the seasoned water and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain and add to the bowl with shrimp. Store in the refrigerator to cool.
• Combine mayonnaise, dill, parsley, basil, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and white pepper together in a bowl. Mix well. Taste and adjust if needed.
• Remove shrimp and orzo from the refrigerator. Add cherry tomatoes and dressing; stir well. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

ORZO SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Fill a stockpot 3/4 full with salted water. When water comes to a rolling boil, add orzo. Cook until al dente, or according to package directions.
• Drain orzo and cool on a baking sheet.
• Make the vinaigrette. When orzo is at room temperature, toss with tomatoes and cilantro. Dress with vinaigrette.
• In medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard, zests, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil until mixture has emulsified. Vinaigrette can be made up to 3 hours ahead, covered and chilled. Bring to room temperature and stir before serving.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH LEMON-DILL BUTTER AND ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Place lemon juice in a small non-reactive saucepan and reduce to 3 tablespoons. Place the butter in a medium bowl, add the lemon syrup and dill, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and scrape into a ramekin. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Whisk together the zest, juice, oil, dill, and garlic, then season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix the pasta, cheese, peppers, olives, and scallions together in a bowl. Pour the vinaigrette over and mix to combine. Add the oregano and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Preheat grill to high. Toss the shrimp in some olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Thread 5 shrimp on a skewer, bending the shrimp so that the skewer passes through it twice. Grill, turning once for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the grill to a large platter and brush generously with Lemon-Dill Butter. Garnish with fresh dill.

CITRUS SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the recipe for the Pan-Seared Citrus Shrimp, or gently warm the leftover shrimp. Or, if you prefer, serve the shrimp chilled.
• Toss the shrimp with the salad greens in a large bowl.
• Lightly drizzle with olive oil, and if desired, some of the sauce remaining from the shrimp with a generous squeeze of citrus, and toss lightly to coat.
• Add the avocado, shallots and sliced almonds and then season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve.

ORZO SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together oil, zest, juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Prepare orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Transfer orzo to a bowl, and cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
• While orzo cooks, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high. Add asparagus and sugar snap peas to boiling water. Cook until bright green and tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Add English peas, and stir until softened, about 30 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to an ice bath, reserving boiling water in saucepan.
• Add shrimp to boiling water. Cook until opaque, about 3 minutes, and then drain. Transfer shrimp to ice bath with vegetables. Let stand until chilled, about 3 minutes; drain.
• Toss together shrimp-vegetable mixture with orzo; drizzle with dressing. Add chives, parsley, and tarragon, and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

CITRUS SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the first eight ingredients in the order listed. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Let stand for 15-30 minutes. Drain, reserving the marinade. , Arrange romaine on a serving platter or individual plates; top with shrimp, grapefruit and oranges. Drizzle with reserved marinade.

SHRIMP AND ORZO SALAD WITH CITRUS VINEGRETTE

Steps:

• Mix orzo, shrimp, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions.
• Mix remaining ingredients in a blender or shaker and pour over salad.
• Alow to chill for several hours if have time. Spoon onto plates and sprinkle with feta cheese. and enjoy.

GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH CITRUS DRESSING

Steps:

• If you are using wooden skewers, place them in a container with water to cover for 30 minutes. Preheat the grill to medium high.
• For the dressing, in a small bowl or container combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, the lime zest and juice, orange juice, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with the remaining tablespoon of oil and season with salt and pepper. Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
• Carefully oil the grill rack. Grill the shrimp over medium heat until they turn pink and are just cooked through, about 4 minutes in all, turning the shrimp halfway during cooking. Let cool to room temperature and remove the shrimp from the skewers.
• In a large shallow serving bowl, combine the tomatoes, onions, and half the cilantro. Add the half of the dressing and toss. Peel and half the avocados, remove the pit, and dice. Add the avocados and cooked shrimp to the bowl and toss gently to combine. Drizzle with the remaining dressing, and sprinkle with the remaining fresh cilantro.
• Serve in the bowl, or serve over the arugula on individual plates.