Best 11 Lemony Orzo With Tuna Recipes

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Are you looking for an easy and flavorful dish that combines the bright flavors of lemon and the hearty texture of orzo pasta with the protein-packed goodness of tuna? Look no further! Lemony orzo with tuna is a delightful meal that offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. With its tangy lemon sauce, tender orzo, and flaky tuna, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and will guide you through the process of creating a delicious and satisfying meal.

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ITALIAN ORZO TUNA SALAD



Italian Orzo Tuna Salad image

This Italian Orzo Tuna Salad recipe is one of my all-time faves -- fresh, zesty, savory, and blessedly mayo-free.

Provided by Ali

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces uncooked orzo pasta
2 handfuls baby spinach, roughly-chopped
2 (5-ounce) cans tuna, drained
half of a small red onion, peeled and diced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small clove garlic, pressed or finely-minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook orzo in a large stockpot of generously-salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, then rinse thoroughly with cold water in a colander until the pasta is completely chilled.
  • Transfer pasta to a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and prepared dressing (see below), and toss until evenly combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Then serve immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
  • Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl (or shake together in a mason jar) until combined. Use immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.

LEMONY ORZO WITH TUNA AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS



Lemony Orzo with Tuna and Artichoke Hearts image

This dish, and its perfectly balanced flavors, is the antidote to predictable weeknight pasta. No dry vermouth or white wine on hand? Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth or water instead.

Provided by Liz Pearson

Categories     Main Course

Yield four.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
1-1/2 cups dried orzo (about 9 oz.)
1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup dry vermouth or white wine
1 14-oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced
1 5-oz. can water-packed solid white tuna, drained
3 Tbs. crème fraîche or sour cream
3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
3 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package timing until al dente. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/8 tsp. pepper and cook, stirring often, until deep golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the vermouth or wine. Return the skillet to the heat and stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add the artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes and cook just until tender and heated through, 2 to 3 minutes more. Off the heat, gently stir in the tuna.
  • Transfer the hot orzo to a large bowl and toss with the crème fraîche and lemon juice. Add the onion-artichoke mixture, 2 Tbs. of the basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine. Spoon into bowls, garnish with the remaining 1 Tbs. basil, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize four., Calories 470 kcal, Fat 110 kcal, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 12 g, Carbohydrate 60 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 710 mg, UnsaturatedFat 6.5 g

LEMON PEPPER TUNA WITH ORZO



Lemon Pepper Tuna with Orzo image

Same old tuna salad--not! Zesty tuna, dilled cheese and interesting pasta are dressed with lemon mayo for a delicious change.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (10 oz)
2 pouches (5 oz each) zesty lemon pepper-flavored marinated chunk light tuna
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 cup diced dilled Havarti cheese (4 oz)
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Lemon slice, if desired
Dill weed sprig, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • Mix pasta and remaining ingredients except lemon slices and dill weed in large bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Garnish with lemon slices and dill weed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 89 mg

LEMONY ORZO WITH TUNA



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This easy to assemble salad will transport you to the Mediterranean thanks to vibrant flavors of lemon, mint, and oil-packed tuna.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 pound orzo
1 cup sliced scallions
3/4 cup golden raisins
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 cans drained oil-packed tuna
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook orzo, drain, and let cool. Combine orzo, scallions, raisins, lemon zest, lemon juice, mint, olive oil, and tuna. Season.

SKILLET ORZO WITH TUNA



Skillet Orzo with Tuna image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 14-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 cups orzo
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 14-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 5-ounce can solid white tuna packed in water, drained
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and half of the scallions and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and oregano and cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Stir in 21/2 cups water, the orzo, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and stir in the beans. Cover and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed and the orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the bell pepper and continue cooking, covered, until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tuna, lemon juice and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 448 milligrams, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 24 grams

LEMON ORZO



Lemon Orzo image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup orzo
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1 cup small-diced feta, preferably Greek (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons salt and the orzo. Return the water to a boil and simmer uncovered for 9 to 11 minutes, until the orzo is al dente. Drain.
  • Transfer the orzo to a bowl and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Fold in the feta and serve hot.

TUNA & CAPER ORZO WITH PARSLEY



Tuna & caper orzo with parsley image

Use capers, orzo, chilli and cherry tomatoes to make tuna pasta more exciting - and you may already have tuna and capers in the storecupboard

Provided by Elena Silcock

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

350g orzo
60ml olive oil , plus a drizzle for the rocket
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 red chilli deseeded and finely chopped
4 tbsp capers , drained
1 small bunch parsley , finely chopped, a few leaves reserved to serve
270g pack cherry tomatoes , halved
200g can sustainably fished tuna in olive oil
1 lemon , juiced
rocket , to serve

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the orzo until al dente (about 1 min less than pack instructions). Drain and set aside, reserving some of the cooking water.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat, add the garlic and chilli, and sizzle for 2 mins. Add the orzo to the pan along with a spoonful of the cooking water, and stir well. Mix in the capers, parsley, tomatoes and tuna, flaking the fish with the back of a spoon. Cook for 2 mins or until everything is heated through, but not so long that the tomatoes become too soft.
  • Add the lemon juice (reserving 1 tsp for the dressing) and season well. Tip into bowls and top with the reserved parsley leaves. Toss the rocket with a drizzle of olive oil and the reserved lemon juice, and serve on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

BAKED SALMON WITH LEMONY ORZO AND BASIL-BACON PEAS



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Orzo, lemon, basil, bacon, peas, and baked sockeye salmon come together to make a quick and easy weeknight pasta dish for the whole family.

Provided by Julie Hubert

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Salmon

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup orzo
2 teaspoons garlic powder
5 large basil leaves, thinly sliced, divided
2 teaspoons sea salt, divided
1 (1 1/2 pound) skin-on, sockeye salmon
¼ cup butter, melted, divided
3 slices bacon, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 lemons, juiced, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix garlic powder, 4 leaves basil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a small bowl.
  • Place salmon skin side-down on the prepared pan. Brush with 1 tablespoon butter; sprinkle garlic-basil mixture on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 8 minutes. Remove and let rest.
  • Place bacon in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook, stirring often, until crispy, about 4 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and peas. Season with pepper. Cook and stir until peas are heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Whisk remaining 3 tablespoons butter, juice from 1 lemon, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl. Pour over the cooked orzo and toss to coat. Season with pepper.
  • Divide orzo among 4 plates; top with salmon and place peas on the side. Garnish with the remaining basil. Drizzle remaining lemon juice on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 702 calories, Carbohydrate 59.7 g, Cholesterol 153.4 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 51.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1278.2 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

LEMONY ORZO



Lemony Orzo image

This bright side dish is typical of Greek cooking and is equal parts lemony and starchy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lemon
1 cup orzo
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Using a vegetable peeler, peel half the lemon (avoiding bitter white pith); thinly slice peel. Squeeze 2 tablespoons juice; set aside.
  • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add orzo and lemon peel. Cook until orzo is al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and return to pot.
  • Add lemon juice, oil, and scallions. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g

LEMON ORZO PRIMAVERA



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Colorful vegetables and the flavors of lemon and thyme make this orzo dish great for picnics. You can chop the zucchini and carrot instead of grating them to cut down on prep time, just be sure to cook them for a few minutes longer before adding the orzo.

Provided by LitleLisa1

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 medium zucchini, shredded
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
1 lemon, zested
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Stir in orzo, and cook 2 minutes, until golden. Stir in garlic, zucchini, and carrot, and cook 2 minutes. Pour in the broth and mix in lemon zest. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed and orzo is tender. Season with thyme and top with Parmesan to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 294.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

LEMON ORZO



Lemon Orzo image

This is a quick and easy but delicious side dish for shrimps, scallops, etc. From the Food Network Magazine.

Provided by gemini08

Categories     European

Time 20m

Yield 4 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup orzo pasta
2 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 slices lemon zest
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon chopped scallion

Steps:

  • Simmer 1 cup orzo in a saucepan with 2 1/2 cups water.
  • add olive oil, salt, spices and lemon zest.
  • simmer, stirring occasionally until orzo is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • let cool lightly, stir in scallions and the juice of one lemon.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Choose ripe vegetables, herbs, and seafood.
  • Don't overcook the orzo: Orzo should be cooked until it is al dente, with a slight bite to it. Overcooked orzo will be mushy and unpleasant.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is a key ingredient in this dish, so make sure to use a good quality oil that has a fruity, peppery flavor.
  • Season the dish to taste: Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste until the dish is perfectly seasoned.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately, while the orzo is still hot and the vegetables are still crisp.

Conclusion:

Lemony orzo with tuna is a light, refreshing, and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its bright flavors and healthy ingredients, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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