GRILLED JERK SHRIMP ORZO SALAD

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The heat, seasonings and appearance of this colorful main-dish salad are perfect for summer-or any time of year that you want to summon memories of sunshine. -Eileen Budnyk, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
1/2 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 medium ear sweet corn, husked
1 teaspoon olive oil
6 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 716mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Rony Hasnat
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


Jessica Ross
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This salad is perfect for a summer cookout.


Mike Higgins
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves shrimp or orzo.


Mazhar Shahzad
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal.


Ishaq Maher
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavors.


Javed Francis
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood.


Pakistani Gamer
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I used a mild jerk seasoning. The salad was still delicious.


Saif Rimon
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. It's also a great dish to take to a potluck or picnic.


Antwon Williams
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the jerk seasoning is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Md Roman Ahmed
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the jerk seasoning was delicious. The orzo was also cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Collin Stafford
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. The shrimp is grilled to perfection and the orzo salad is light and refreshing. The jerk seasoning adds a nice kick of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jitacom Jitacom
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This salad is amazing! The jerk shrimp is so flavorful and the orzo is cooked perfectly. I love the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Pan nep
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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 jerk seasoning was delicious. The orzo was also cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Mercy B. Sackie
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This grilled jerk shrimp orzo salad is a great summer dish. It's light and refreshing, but still has a lot of flavor. The jerk seasoning is the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Marry Jean
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavors of the jerk seasoning. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the orzo was cooked al dente. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Gonigoni Gonigoni
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This grilled jerk shrimp orzo salad was a hit at my last barbecue! The shrimp was perfectly cooked and the orzo was al dente. The jerk seasoning gave the dish a nice kick of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


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