Shrimp Cucumber Feta Orzo Salad Food

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.

SHRIMP, CUCUMBER & FETA ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo as directed on package.
• Roast shrimp on a sheet pan (spread on pan, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper) at 400 for about 5 minutes; allow to cool.
• Whisk together lemon, olive oil, salt, and pepper; mix in with warm orzo. Add roasted shrimp, cucumber, dill, parsley, and feta; serve at room temperature as-is or atop some arugula.

GREEK SHRIMP SALAD WITH FETA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; drain. Toss with onions, cheese and 1/2 cup dressing.
• Add shrimp, cucumbers and tomatoes; toss lightly. Sprinkle with parsley. Refrigerate 1 hour. Toss with remaining dressing just before serving.

SHRIMP, FETA, AND ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• in a bowl, whisk together garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano and salt and pepper to taste. add shrimp to marinade, stirring to coat well.
• marinate shrimp, covered and chilled, 1 hour. prepare grill pan.
• meanwhile, cook orzo according to package instrucktions. transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
• for the dressing, combine all six ingeredients in a blender until emulified.
• when orzo is cool, stir in feta, tomato, scallions, and parsley leaves. add dressing to taste and toss well. season with salt and pepper.
• remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade. grill shrimp until just cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side.
• using tongs, remove shrimp from grill pan and toss gently with orzo mixture.
• line salad bowls with baby greens and fill with orzo salad.

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.)

ORZO SALAD WITH CORN AND CUCUMBER-FETA DRESSING

Steps:

• Put 3/4 of the feta, 1/2 of the cucumbers, the oil and water into a food processor and blend until smooth.
• Season with salt and pepper as needed.
• Cook the orzo as directed.
• Drain the pasta and place in a large bowl with corn, olives, onions and parsley.
• Mix in dressing.
• Sprinkle with remaining feta.

GARLIC SHRIMP AND ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Marinate shrimp in garlic and olive oil. I do this early in the morning.
• When ready to eat scoop shrimp out of the marinade with a slotted spoon Place in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté for a few minutes, until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Add a splash of white wine and season while cooking.
• Mix together lemon juice, and olive oil and pour over all remaining ingredients. Mix it all up until everything is coated. Season to taste.

SHRIMP & ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to pkge. directions.
• Mix olive oil, lemon juice, onions, cucumbers and mustard - set aside.
• Drain orzo and mix in lemon jest.
• Cook shrimp in butter & oil and what ever spices you like - for 1-1 1/2 minute per side.
• Add lemon & oil mixture to the orzo - while still warm.
• Add cooked shrimp and almonds.
• Season to taste.
• Serve.