Greek Orzo Pasta Salad With Grilled Shrimp Recipes

GREEK ORZO PASTA SALAD WITH GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cook Orzo Pasta - Cook orzo pasta according to package directions. Once cooked, drain and set aside. Reserve a cup of pasta water to revive the pasta.
• Marinate Shrimp - In a bowl, add shrimp, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, paprika, and black pepper. Coat shrimp in oil and spices. Set aside.
• Make Dressing: In a wide bowl, add remaining lemon juice, olive oil, 1/2 tsp each of salt and black pepper. Whisk to emulsify. Add diced red onion. Mix and set aside.
• Cook Shrimp - Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill. Grill shrimp on hot grill until pink from both sides. 2-3 minutes each side. Remove in a bowl and set aside.
• Assemble Salad - Add in cooked orzo pasta followed by diced cucumber, tomato, olive, marinated red onion, diced feta cheese, cooked shrimp, scallion, chopped parsley and dill. Toss gently to combine everything with dressing. Taste and adjust salt and black pepper.
• Serve - Refrigerate until ready to serve. Best served chilled or at room temperature.

GREEK ORZO AND GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH MUSTARD-DILL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine orzo, cucumber, green onions, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Place dill, vinegar, and mustard in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil and blend until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the vinaigrette over the orzo mixture and stir well to combine. Gently fold in the feta cheese.
• Heat grill to high. Brush shrimp with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for approximately 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through. Divide orzo salad among 4 take-out containers or plates and top with 4 shrimp. Garnish with additional dill.

ORZO SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND FETA

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente (about 2 minutes less than the label directs). Drain and rinse under cool water; shake off the excess. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside, stirring occasionally to prevent clumping, while you make the shrimp.
• Toss the shrimp on a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the garlic, and salt and pepper to taste; arrange in a single layer. Broil the shrimp, turning once, until opaque and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the shrimp, lemon zest and juice, scallions, mint, dill, cucumber, feta, olives and the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil to the bowl with the pasta; toss. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 6 hours. (Bring to room temperature before serving.)

GREEK ORZO SALAD WITH GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine the orzo, cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions in a large serving bowl.
• In a blender place, vinegar, basil, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon Mustard, and salt and pepper.
• Mix well.
• Slowly add oil and blend till emulsified.
• Pour vinaigrette over pasta and fold lightly to coat.
• Carefully fold in cheese.
• Set in fridge.
• Heat grill to high.
• Brush shrimp with olive oil and a little lemon.
• Grill two minutes per side or just till cooked through.
• Divide salad into 4 and divide shrimp over the tops.
• Prep time doesn't include time to cook pasta.

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.

GREEK ORZO SALAD WITH MUSTARD-DILL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Bring 8 cups of cold, salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the orzo and cook until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
• While the orzo cooks, whisk together the mustard, vinegar and some salt and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Set aside.
• Combine the orzo, green onions, tomatoes and cucumbers in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Scatter the feta and dill over the top, drizzle with the vinaigrette, and toss again. Serve immediately, or chill for up to 8 hours.

GREEK ORZO AND GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH MUSTARD-DILL VINAIGRETT

Steps:

• Combine orzo, cucumber, green onions, and tomatoes in a large bowl.
• Place dill, vinegar, and mustard in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil and blend until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the orzo mixture and stir well to combine. Gently fold in the feta cheese.
• Heat grill to high. Brush shrimp with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for approximately 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through.
• Divide orzo salad among 4 take-out containers or plates and top with 4 shrimp. Garnish with additional dill.

GREEK ORZO AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Add green onions, feta cheese, chopped dill, lemon juice and oil; mix well. Cook shrimp in large pot of boiling salted water until pink and just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well. Mix into salad. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Mix cucumber pieces and 3/4 of cherry tomatoes into salad. Transfer to clean large bowl. Arrange cucumber slices and remaining cherry tomato halves around edge of bowl. Garnish salad with dill sprigs and serve.