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Herbed Shrimp Orzo Salad

This herbed shrimp orzo salad is packed full of lemon flavor, fresh herbs, cucumbers, red onion, salty feta, and perfectly cooked garlic shrimp. This pasta salad is super easy to make and makes a great light summer meal or flavorful side dish.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 734 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry orzo pasta
  • 3/4 cup olive oil divided
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice olive oil
  • 2 pounds medium sized peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 4 garlic cloves grated
  • 4 cups diced/bite size English cucumber
  • 1/2 cup minced red onion
  • 1 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh dill
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh mint
  • 6 ounces feta cubed small
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Set a medium-sized pot with water over high heat.
  2. Bring to a boil, lightly salt the water and add the pasta. Cook according to box directions until the pasta is al dente.
  3. Drain the pasta and add to a large bowl.
  4. While the pasta is still hot pour over 1/2 cup of olive oil and lemon juice.
  5. Give it a gentle stir and set aside while you prepare the remaining ingredients. (Note: Yes, this will look like A LOT of olive oil but this is going to thin out once you add in all your ingredients)
  6. In a large skillet add the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and set over medium-high heat.
  7. Once the oil is hot add in the shrimp and cook until they just start to turn pink.
  8. Add in the grated garlic and continue cooking until the shrimp are firm and pink.
  9. Remove from the heat and add the shrimp with any remaining oil and garlic into the bowl with the pasta. Stir to combine.
  10. To the pasta mixture add all remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
  11. Taste and season with the desired amount of kosher salt and pepper. Chill and serve.

Notes

  • Slightly adapted from Ina Garten

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 734kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 27g Cholesterol 185mg (62%) Sodium 1044mg (44%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 734

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 734kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 66g 22%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 27g 159%
Cholesterol 185mg 62%
Sodium 1044mg 44%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.