Grilled Shrimp Spinach Orzo Salad Food

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.)

ROASTED SHRIMP AND ORZO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and a splash of oil, and bring the water to a boil. Add the orzo and simmer for 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's cooked al dente. Drain and pour into a large bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Pour over the hot pasta and stir well.
• Meanwhile, place the shrimp on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to combine and spread out in a single layer. Roast for 5 to 6 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through. Don't overcook!
• Add the shrimp to the orzo and then add the scallions, dill, parsley, cucumber, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Toss well. Add the feta and stir carefully. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend, or refrigerate overnight. If refrigerated, taste again for seasonings and bring back to room temperature before serving.

SPINACH-ORZO SALAD WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water and shake dry.
• Meanwhile, toss the spinach, radishes, cucumber, onion, olives, mint, parsley and 1/3 cup each lemon juice and olive oil in a large bowl. Add the orzo and season with salt and pepper.
• Toss the shrimp with the remaining 2 tablespoons each lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl. Arrange on a foil-lined broiler pan and broil until slightly pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn and broil until just cooked through, 2 to 3 more minutes.
• Divide the salad among plates. Top with the shrimp, sprinkle with the feta and season with pepper.

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.

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.

LEMON-DILL SHRIMP WITH GRECIAN ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Make the vinaigrette: in a bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Place the shrimp in a medium bowl; pour ¼ cup vinaigrette over the shrimp; toss to coat well.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
• Bring a medium saucepan ¾ full of salted water to a boil; add pasta and cook until al dente; drain then place in a bowl.
• To the orzo, add the remaining vinaigrette and the feta cheese; toss well.
• Add the bell pepper, olives, scallions, and oregano; toss well.
• Thread 4 shrimp onto each skewer, bending each shrimp almost in half so that the skewer passes through it twice.
• Place the shrimp directly over high heat and grill, turning once, until just opaque inside with lightly browned edges, 4-5 minutes total.
• Serve shrimp immediately with the pasta.

GREEK ORZO PASTA SALAD WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Add chicken bouillon to pasta water and bring to a boil.
• Add orzo and cook for 7 minutes.
• Strain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool the pasta. Set aside.
• In a medium/large bowl add the balance of the ingredients and stir well.
• Add the strained orzo and stir again.
• Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and serve. This helps the flavors meld together.
• Enjoy!

ORZO AND SPINACH SORT OF ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL STYLE

Steps:

• Directions:.
• Heat the olive oil.
• Add the garlic and give it a few tosses.don't let the garlic brown.
• Add the zest and lemon juice.
• Toss in the spinach and radicchio and cook until just wilted.
• Remove from heat and add the orzo and the rest of the ingredients except the cheese.
• Toss and fluff.
• Now is the time to taste for salt (remember the cheese will add salt as well).
• Sprinkle with cheese to coat.
• Garnish with a sweep of parsley.
• Serve with crusty bread and extra bowls of parmesan.
• You can add shrimp or julienned chicken breast.
• White wine can be subbed for lemon juice.
• This is also great chilled and served as a salad or on a round of Hye Roller spread with herbed cream cheese and rolled then sliced into spirals. Also good in a hollowed out crusty roll layered with a vinaigrette,Fontina or favorite cheese,sliced tomato,ham,turkey,salami,capicola,mortadella etc. for a quasi-Muffaletta.
• You can also toss the leftovers in with some chicken stock,stewed tomatoes,white wine,basil,cabbage,carrots,and more spinach. Garnish with parmesan croustades for a sort of spin on Ribollita.
• 15 mn. prep includes cooking and draining the orzo.

GRILLED SALMON & ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Place large pot of water on a burner and bring to a boil for the orzo.
• In a strainer placed over a bowl, toss cucumber, tomatoes, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and let drain for 20 minutes.
• Preheat grill.
• Cook orzo until JUST done, about 12 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Toss orzo with the 1/3 cup oil, lemon juice, 1/3 cup dill, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
• Coat salmon with 1 tablespoon oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Grill salmon, skin-side up, for 4 minutes. Turn and sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon dill and lemon zest.
• Cook salmon until golden and just barely done (the fish should still be translucent in the center), about 3 minutes longer.
• Serve salmon on top of the salad.

GRILLED JERK SHRIMP ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well. Meanwhile, toss shrimp with jerk seasoning; thread onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Brush corn with oil., On a covered grill over medium heat, cook corn until tender and lightly browned, 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally; cook asparagus until crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally. Grill shrimp until they turn pink, 1-2 minutes per side., Cut corn from cob; cut asparagus into 1-in. pieces. Remove shrimp from skewers. In a large bowl, combine orzo, grilled vegetables, shrimp and red pepper. Whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad.

CREAMY ORZO WITH SPINACH AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet.
• Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Add orzo and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add chicken broth and water, bring to a boil.
• Once at a boil reduce heat to a simmer uncovered.
• Meanwhile core, seed and dice the tomatoes and thaw and strain the spinach.
• Once the liquid in the orzo begins to absorb (about 5 minutes) add the tomatoes and stir.
• Let this simmer for another 5 minutes then add the spinach and stir.
• Cook until the liquid is fully absorbed (about another 15 minutes).
• In a separate pan sauté the shrimp and sprinkle with creole seasoning (optional, you can use whatever spice you like) until cooked.
• Add the cheeses and fresh basil, red pepper (optional) to the orzo and stir, then add in the shrimp and serve!

GARLIC SHRIMP & ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, up to 30 minutes., 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., 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.