Shrimp Orzo Salad

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4.8

12 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    523 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Salad

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Shrimp Orzo Salad

This orzo pasta salad is made with shrimp, arugula, cucumber, dill, parsley, feta cheese, and a simple lemon dressing. This salad is light, fresh, flavorful, and the perfect dish for spring and summertime.

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Ingredients

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For the salad:

  • 1 lb orzo
  • 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, for seasoning shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice 1 lemon, for squeezing over shrimp
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 3/4 cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill

For the dressing:

  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
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Instructions

  1. Cook the orzo to al dente, according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and transfer to a large serving bowl. Drizzle with a little olive oil and stir so it doesn’t stick together.
  2. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Arrange shrimp in skillet, in a single layer, avoiding any overlap. If your skillet isn’t big enough, you can cook in 2 batches. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes, flip, and cook 1 more minute. Transfer to a plate. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the orzo, shrimp, arugula, cucumber, feta, parsley and dill.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Season with extra salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 523kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 22g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 223mg (9%) Potassium 270mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 465IU (9%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 129mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 523 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 523kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 22g 110%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 223mg 9%
Potassium 270mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 465IU 9%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 129mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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