Garlic Shrimp & Orzo Salad
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling Cook: 10 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
I enjoy cold pasta salads and rice salads, so I decided to make one with orzo, a rice-shaped pasta. Feel free to add other favorite veggies—like asparagus and green beans—and serve with rolls or pita bread.—Valonda Seward, Coarsegold, California
Ingredients
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1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1/4 cup olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 cup white wine
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SALAD:
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3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
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1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
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1 small green pepper, chopped
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1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
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1/4 cup chopped red onion
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1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
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1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained, optional
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, up to 30 minutes.
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2.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Using a slotted spoon, add shrimp; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add wine; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Remove to a shallow dish; refrigerate, covered, until cold.
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3.
Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add vegetables, cilantro, chilled shrimp and olives if desired. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
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