GARLIC SHRIMP & ORZO SALAD RECIPE

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Awarded by Country Woman's Magazine Grand Prize recipe in the "Pass the Pasta" Contest. An easy entree that's ready in a dash. A lite salad dressing beautifully coats Orzo pasta, shrimp and colorful veggies for a flavorful meal. Feel free to add other favorite veggies-like asparagus and green beans- Make as a side dish or...

Provided by V Seward

Categories     Other Salads

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 c olive oil
2 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 c white wine
SALAD
3/4 c uncooked orzo pasta
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c cucumber, seed and chopped
1/4 c red onion, chopped
1 can(s) 2-1/4 oz black olives, diced
2 Tbsp lemon juice, fresh
1 Tbsp olive oil, light
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, up to 30 minutes.
  • 2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Using a slotted spoon, remove shrimp from marinade, add shrimp to skillet; 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.
  • 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.

InkeyString
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This is the best shrimp salad I've ever had! The dressing is delicious and the shrimp is cooked perfectly.


Elfrida Ogbonachara
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This salad is so good! I love the combination of flavors and the shrimp is cooked perfectly.


Zariab Jutt
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This salad is amazing! The flavors are perfect and the shrimp is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Charles Frank
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the orzo is al dente. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the vegetables add a nice crunch.


Erik Sodders
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The shrimp is always cooked perfectly and the dressing is delicious.


SK Ridoy (SK Ridoy)
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some cooked shrimp in the fridge and this was the perfect recipe to use them up. The salad was easy to make and it was very tasty.


Mohammed Talib
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this salad. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


SK SULTAN AHMED
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This salad is delicious! The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the orzo is al dente. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I love that this salad is healthy and satisfying.


Ekram
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors are amazing and the salad is so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Prabin dhital
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the orzo is al dente. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the vegetables add a nice crunch.


Shevantay Lowe
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The shrimp is always cooked perfectly and the dressing is delicious.


memza Mukungs
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some cooked shrimp in the fridge and this was the perfect recipe to use them up. The salad was easy to make and it was very tasty.


Amelia Koeppen
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this salad. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


sumaira kousar
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This salad is so fresh and delicious! The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the orzo is al dente. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I love that this salad is healthy and satisfying.


Malik NABEEL
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors are amazing and the salad is so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


ibrahim barakat
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This garlic shrimp orzo salad is a hit! The orzo is cooked perfectly and the shrimp is tender and flavorful. The dressing is light and tangy, and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!