Best 9 Ina Garten Orzo Shrimp Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Ina Garten's Orzo Shrimp Salad, a delightful dish that combines the essence of summer in every bite. This vibrant salad features succulent grilled shrimp, al dente orzo pasta, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all harmoniously united by a tangy lemon-herb vinaigrette. The recipe also includes a variation using flavorful roasted red peppers and a creamy avocado dressing for a taste that is simply irresistible. Additionally, the article offers a gluten-free alternative that utilizes quinoa instead of orzo, making it a versatile dish that caters to various dietary preferences. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the enticing recipes that will elevate your next gathering or brighten up your lunch table.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 lemon cut into quarters
4 pounds large shrimp in the shell (16 to 20 shrimp per pound)
2 cups good mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white wine or white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1 cup minced red onion (1 onion)
3 cups minced celery (6 stalks)

Steps:

  • Bring 5 quarts of water, 3 tablespoons salt, and the lemon to a boil in a large saucepan. Add half the shrimp and reduce the heat to medium. Cook uncovered for only 3 minutes or until the shrimp are barely cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl of cold water. Bring the water back to a boil and repeat with the remaining shrimp. Let cool; then peel, and devein the shrimp.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, wine or vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and dill. Combine with the peeled shrimp. Add the red onion and celery and check the seasonings. Serve or cover and refrigerate for a few hours.

HERBED ORZO WITH FETA



Herbed Orzo with Feta image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Good olive oil
3/4 pound orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
1 cup minced scallions, white and green parts
1 cup chopped fresh dill
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 cup medium-diced hothouse cucumber, unpeeled and seeded
1/2 cup small-diced red onion
3/4 pound good feta cheese, large-diced

Steps:

  • 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 pepper. Pour over the hot pasta and stir well.
  • 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.

ROASTED SHRIMP AND ORZO



Roasted Shrimp and Orzo image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
Good olive oil
3/4 pound orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
Freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds (16 to 18 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup minced scallions, white and green parts
1 cup chopped fresh dill
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and medium-diced
1/2 cup small-diced red onion
3/4 pound good feta cheese, large diced

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.

LEMON ORZO



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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.

ORZO WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES



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This recipe is a slight variation of a wonderful summer dish invented by Sarah Leah Chase in her book The Open House Cookbook.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 small eggplant, peeled and 3/4-inch diced
1 red bell pepper, 1-inch diced
1 yellow bell pepper, 1-inch diced
1 red onion, peeled and 1-inch diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup good olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound orzo or rice-shaped pasta
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
1/3 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 scallions, minced (white and green parts)
1/4 cup pignolis (pine nuts), toasted
3/4 pound good feta, 1/2-inch diced (not crumbled)
15 fresh basil leaves, cut into julienne

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Toss the eggplant, bell peppers, onion, and garlic with the olive oil, salt, and pepper on a large sheet pan. Roast for 40 minutes, until browned, turning once with a spatula.
  • Meanwhile, cook the orzo in boiling salted water for 7 to 9 minutes, until tender. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the roasted vegetables to the pasta, scraping all the liquid and seasonings from the roasting pan into the pasta bowl.
  • For the dressing, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper and pour on the pasta and vegetables. Let cool to room temperature, then add the scallions, pignolis, feta, and basil. Check the seasonings, and serve at room temperature.

ROASTED SHRIMP SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 38m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 pounds (12 to 15 count) shrimp
1 tablespoon good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup good mayonnaise
1 tablespoon orange zest (2 oranges)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon good white wine vinegar
1/4 cup minced fresh dill
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons small-diced red onion

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Peel and devein the shrimp. Place them on a sheet pan with the olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss together. Spread the shrimp on one layer and roast for 6 to 8 minutes, just until pink, firm and cooked through. Allow to cool for 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, orange zest, orange juice, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. When the shrimp are cool, add them to the sauce and toss. Add the dill, capers, and red onion and toss well. The flavors will improve if you allow the salad to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Otherwise, chill and serve at room temperature.

ROASTED SHRIMP AND ORZO



Roasted Shrimp and Orzo image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
Good olive oil
3/4 pound orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
Freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds (16 to 18 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup minced scallions, white and green parts
1 cup chopped fresh dill
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and medium-diced
1/2 cup small-diced red onion
3/4 pound good feta cheese, large diced

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.

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S ROASTED SHRIMP AND ORZO



Barefoot Contessa's Roasted Shrimp and Orzo image

Make and share this Barefoot Contessa's Roasted Shrimp and Orzo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Healthy

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

kosher salt
olive oil
3/4 lb orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (3 lemons)
fresh ground black pepper
2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup minced scallion, white and green parts
1 cup chopped fresh dill
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and medium-diced
1/2 cup small-diced red onion
3/4 lb good feta cheese, large diced

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.
  • **Cook time does not include setting aside for 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.5, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 369.4, Sodium 2080.3, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 6.2, Protein 51.1

INA'S SHRIMP ORZO SALAD



INA'S SHRIMP ORZO SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Pasta     Shellfish

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 # Orzo
1/2 C Lemon Juice
1/2 C Olive Oil
1 t Pepper
2 t Salt
2 # Shrimp (broiled in oven w/olive oil for 6 minutes)
1 C Green Onion
1/2 C fresh Dill
1 C Parsley
1 Cucumber, seeded and diced
1/2 C diced Red Onion
1/2 # crumbled Feta

Steps:

  • Prepare orzo. Make dressing. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • If you don't have a lemon on hand, you can substitute lime juice.
  • Be sure to cook the orzo according to the package directions.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp, or they will become tough.
  • If you want a more flavorful salad, you can marinate the shrimp in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs before cooking.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as chopped cucumber, red bell pepper, or zucchini.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Ina Garten's Orzo Shrimp Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing salad, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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