LEMON-DILL SHRIMP WITH GRECIAN ORZO SALAD

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I've been making this recipe for years. I found it in the Weber's Art of the Grill cookbook. It perfectly combines light and intense flavors.

Provided by Leslulu

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh dill weed
1 teaspoon minced garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup orzo pasta
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
3/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and quartered
2 tablespoons green onions, thinnly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons oregano, finely chopped
4 skewers

Steps:

  • TO MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE:.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Place the shrimp in a medium bowl.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette over the shrimp and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  • TO MAKE THE SALAD:.
  • Bring a medium saucepan three-quarters full of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the orzo pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and place in a bowl.
  • Add the remaining vinaigrette and the feta cheese and toss well.
  • Add the bell pepper, kalamata olives, scallions, and oregano. Toss again.
  • 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 the shrimp is just opaque inside with lightly browned edges, 4 to 5 minutes total.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately over the pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1174.1, Fat 69.4, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 367.2, Sodium 1404.3, Carbohydrate 75.8, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 6, Protein 62

Adil Jani
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal that my whole family enjoyed. The shrimp and orzo were cooked perfectly and the flavors were delicious.


Alihyder Arain
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This dish was a hit with my family! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the dill and lemon flavors were so refreshing. I also loved the orzo salad, which was a nice light and healthy side dish.


Farooq khiljie
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The shrimp was succulent and the orzo salad was flavorful and refreshing.


Salman Safi
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the orzo salad was flavorful and refreshing. I would definitely make this again.


Hubo Ndumela
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this dish. The dill and lemon flavors were so refreshing and the orzo salad was a great addition.


SharafatSauym SharafatSauym
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the orzo salad was a nice light and healthy side dish.


Ammar Mirza
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I loved this recipe! The shrimp was so flavorful and the orzo salad was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Ayaan Chaudhary
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This dish was delicious! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the dill and lemon flavors were so refreshing. I would definitely make this again.


Ch adil Naiz
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy meal. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the orzo salad is a nice way to add some vegetables to the dish.


Brendan Michel
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The shrimp was succulent and the orzo salad was flavorful and refreshing.


Saviour Uchi
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal that my whole family enjoyed. The shrimp and orzo were cooked perfectly and the flavors were delicious.


Monica Mkundi
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I'm not usually a fan of seafood, but this dish changed my mind! The shrimp was so flavorful and the dill and lemon really brightened up the dish.


Manthan Bissessur
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This dish was a hit with my family! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the dill and lemon flavors were so refreshing. I also loved the orzo salad, which was a nice light and healthy side dish.