WARM ORZO SALAD WITH GRILLED SHRIMP AND FETA DOWNER-HAZELL

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Categories     Salad     Cheese     Herb     Pasta     Shellfish     Tomato     Vegetable     Feta     Shrimp     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Party     Sugar Snap Pea     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 21

For shrimp:
2 garlic cloves
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano leaves
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound medium shrimp (about 35)
eight 10-inch wooden skewers
1 1/2 cups orzo (rice-shaped pasta; about 11 ounces)
1/2 pound sugar snap peas
2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes
6 scallions
1 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
For dressing:
1/2 garlic clove
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano leaves
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup crumbled feta (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Prepare shrimp:
  • Mince garlic and in a bowl whisk together with lemon juice, oil, oregano, pepper, and salt to taste. Shell shrimp and devein, if desired, and add to marinade, stirring to coat well. Marinate shrimp, covered and chilled, 1 hour. Prepare grill. Soak skewers in warm water 30 minutes.
  • While grill is heating, fill a 6-quart kettle three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for orzo. Trim sugar snap peas. Chop tomatoes and thinly slice white and pale green parts of scallions. Finely chop parsley.
  • Make dressing:
  • Chop garlic and in a blender blend with remaining dressing ingredients until dressing is emulsified.
  • Stir orzo into boiling water and cook until al dente. Add snap peas and cook 15 seconds. Drain pasta and peas and transfer to a large bowl. Cool pasta 5 minutes and stir in feta, tomatoes, scallions, and parsley. Add dressing to salad and toss well. Season salad with salt and pepper.
  • Thread shrimp onto skewers, discarding marinade. Grill shrimp on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes on each side. (Alternatively, grill shrimp in a hot lightly oiled well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.) Push shrimp off skewers into salad and toss gently.

James Varga
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit.


Emmy Dan
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This is my new favorite salad recipe. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Godwin Tyoliam
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I love that this salad can be served warm or cold. It's perfect for any occasion.


fatima dawood
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I'm not a huge fan of orzo, but this salad changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful.


Gwen Aiken
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The flavors in this salad are incredible. The grilled shrimp is perfectly cooked and the feta cheese adds a nice salty tang.


Sedara Beulah
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Hisham HISHAM
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I've been looking for a new orzo salad recipe and this one is definitely a keeper. It's flavorful and refreshing, and the grilled shrimp adds a nice touch of elegance.


Janiah Sanchez
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. It's easy to transport and can be served warm or cold.


Seren Fuller
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! My kids especially enjoyed the grilled shrimp.


Kayla Binger
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled shrimp. It's also a healthy and delicious option for lunch or dinner.


Private Number
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The grilled shrimp is perfectly cooked and the feta cheese adds a nice salty tang.


Switt Marco
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.


Faheem Ahmad
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This is my new favorite summer salad. It's light and flavorful, and the grilled shrimp adds a nice touch of protein.


Olaiya Emmanuel
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was gone in no time. Everyone raved about the flavors and how well the ingredients complemented each other.


Jolly Fatty
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This orzo salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of grilled shrimp, feta cheese, and fresh herbs was delicious and refreshing.