ORZO WITH GRILLED SHRIMP, SUMMER VEGETABLES, AND PESTO VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Sara Foster
Categories Pasta Vegetable Picnic Kid-Friendly High Fiber Graduation Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Mozzarella Basil Shrimp Squash Zucchini Summer Family Reunion Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Potluck Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates
Yield Servings: Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Transfer to large bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon oil.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Whisk 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons vinegar in small bowl. Brush zucchini and bell pepper with oil mixture, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Whisk pesto, lime juice, remaining 3 1/2 tablespoons oil, and remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar in small bowl for pesto vinaigrette. Place shrimp in medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons pesto vinaigrette; toss to coat.
- Grill zucchini and bell pepper until crisptender, about 3 minutes per side for zucchini and 4 minutes per side for bell pepper. Transfer to work surface. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper; grill until charred and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place shrimp in bowl with orzo. Chop zucchini and bell pepper; add to bowl with orzo. Add remaining vinaigrette, tomatoes, sliced basil, and mozzarella; toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover; chill.
- Garnish with basil sprigs and serve cold or at room temperature.
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Yasin Mai
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a summer cookout. The grilled shrimp and vegetables were delicious and the pesto vinaigrette was a refreshing addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Cameron Price
[email protected]I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was easy to follow. The shrimp and vegetables turned out great and the pesto vinaigrette was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
MR Mostakin Islam
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The grilled shrimp and vegetables were delicious and the pesto vinaigrette was the perfect finishing touch.
Ezumah Divine
[email protected]This was a quick and easy weeknight meal that my whole family enjoyed. The shrimp and vegetables were cooked to perfection and the pesto vinaigrette was a great way to add flavor to the dish.
DIVINE SOMTO CHIKEZIE
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and the grilled shrimp were a hit. I will definitely be making this again.
Draco Dan
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and easy recipes to make for my family. This recipe was a hit! The shrimp and vegetables were cooked perfectly and the pesto vinaigrette was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Luts Ashraf
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a summer cookout. The grilled shrimp and vegetables were delicious and the pesto vinaigrette was a refreshing addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Mercy Antonios
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this recipe. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were flavorful. The pesto vinaigrette was the perfect finishing touch.
King Ff
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe to make. The shrimp and vegetables were cooked to perfection and the pesto vinaigrette was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Mhabuba Akter
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were flavorful. The pesto vinaigrette was a great addition and really brought the dish together.
Yazin Ali
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a summer cookout. The grilled shrimp and vegetables were delicious and the pesto vinaigrette was a refreshing addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Saeed bhatti
[email protected]I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was easy to follow. The shrimp and vegetables turned out great and the pesto vinaigrette was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Debbie Sherman
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The grilled shrimp and vegetables were delicious and the pesto vinaigrette was the perfect finishing touch.
Jeremiah Engel
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and the grilled shrimp were a hit. I will definitely be making this again.
udara akalanka
[email protected]This was a quick and easy weeknight meal that my whole family enjoyed. The shrimp and vegetables were cooked to perfection and the pesto vinaigrette was a great way to add flavor to the dish.
Induka Samankumari
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of orzo, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was amazing. I especially loved the grilled zucchini and the pesto vinaigrette.
Stephanie Johnson
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my summer cookout! The grilled shrimp and vegetables were perfectly cooked and the pesto vinaigrette was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.