Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Warm Orzo Salad with Grilled Shrimp and Feta, a delightful dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its vibrant medley of textures and flavors. Succulent shrimp, grilled to perfection, pair harmoniously with tender orzo pasta, creating a satisfying bite in every forkful. The tangy feta cheese adds a salty contrast, while the crisp cucumber and juicy tomatoes bring a refreshing crunch and sweetness. Enhanced with a zesty dressing of lemon, garlic, and herbs, this warm orzo salad is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. The recipe also includes variations for Grilled Halloumi and Roasted Red Pepper Salad, as well as a flavorful Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables, providing options for vegetarians and those seeking a gluten-free alternative.
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ORZO SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND FETA
Broiled shrimp mixed with lemon, scallions, fresh herbs, crunchy cucumber, salty feta and olives makes this an elegant pasta salad. Serve it as a hearty side dish or easy main course.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calorie, Fat 28 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 97 milligrams, Sodium 830 milligrams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 4 grams
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.
WARM ORZO SALAD WITH MINT AND FETA
Steps:
- In large pot of boiling, salted water, cook orzo per package directions. When orzo is al dente, remove from heat and add frozen peas to cooking water. Let sit for 1 minute.
- Drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve warm.
FARMERS MARKET ORZO SALAD
Orzo is a tiny pasta shaped like rice. We use it as a base for veggies, lemony vinaigrette and cheeses such as mozzarella, feta or smoked Gouda. -Heather Dezzutto, Raleigh, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Brush yellow squash, zucchini and onion with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Grill vegetables, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 10-12 minutes or until lightly charred and tender, turning once. Cool slightly. Cut into 1-in. pieces., In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice and remaining oil until blended. In a large bowl, combine orzo, grilled vegetables, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and remaining salt and pepper. Add dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 27g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
GRILLED SALMON WITH ORZO, FETA, AND RED WINE VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Curtis Stone
Categories Fish Pasta Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Dinner Vinegar Feta Seafood Salmon Grill Grill/Barbecue Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Prepare an outdoor grill for medium- high cooking over direct heat.
- 2. Meanwhile, make the orzo salad: Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook, stirring often, for about 8 minutes, or until just tender. Drain the orzo in a sieve and set aside.
- 3. In a medium bowl, whisk the vinegar, shallots, and garlic together. Gradually whisk in the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 4. In a large bowl, toss the warm orzo, spinach, tomatoes, pine nuts, and basil with the vinaigrette. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside at room temperature.
- 5. To cook the salmon: Coat the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Oil the cooking grate. Place the salmon on the grill with the top right corner of each fillet facing the 2-o'clock position and cook for 4 minutes, without moving the salmon. (This will help give the salmon a good sear of nice grill marks and help it release from the grate.) Using a thin metal spatula, starting at the corner of each fillet nearest you, flip the fillets over. Grill for about 2 minutes, or until the fish is opaque with a slightly rosy center when flaked in the thickest part with the tip of a small knife. Remove from the grill.
- 6. Mound the salad in the center of a large serving platter or four dinner plates. Sprinkle with the feta cheese. Top with the salmon, sprinkle with the chives, and serve.
SHRIMP, FETA, AND ORZO SALAD
Make and share this Shrimp, Feta, and Orzo Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef LL
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 55m
Yield 2 salads, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 822.6, Fat 49.4, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 195, Sodium 471.3, Carbohydrate 59.1, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 5.1, Protein 37
GREEK ORZO AND SHRIMP SALAD
Steps:
- Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Add green onions, feta cheese, chopped dill, lemon juice and oil; mix well. Cook shrimp in large pot of boiling salted water until pink and just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well. Mix into salad. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Mix cucumber pieces and 3/4 of cherry tomatoes into salad. Transfer to clean large bowl. Arrange cucumber slices and remaining cherry tomato halves around edge of bowl. Garnish salad with dill sprigs and serve.
SHRIMP ORZO WITH FETA
Tender, hearty and flavorful, this recipe is one of my favorites! Garlic and a splash of lemon add to the fresh taste and heart-healthy benefits of shrimp. -Sarah Hummel, Moon Township, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Stir in shrimp. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 4-5 minutes., Drain orzo. Add orzo, cilantro and pepper to shrimp mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 180mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ORZO WITH SHRIMP, FETA CHEESE, AND WHITE WINE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush 11x7-inch glass baking dish with oil. Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain well and return orzo to same pot. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons basil; stir to blend. Arrange orzo mixture in prepared dish.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté until slightly pink, about 2 minutes (shrimp will not be cooked through). Arrange shrimp atop orzo. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to same skillet. Add garlic and sauté over medium-high heat 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with juice; cook 1 minute. Stir in wine, oregano, crushed red pepper, and remaining 1/4 cup basil. Simmer uncovered until reduced to thick sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper; spoon over shrimp. Bake orzo until heated through, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup feta cheese and serve.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in your salad. Look for plump shrimp, ripe tomatoes, and crisp orzo.
- Don't overcook the orzo: Orzo should be cooked al dente, with a slight bite to it. Overcooked orzo will be mushy and unpleasant.
- Grill the shrimp perfectly: Grilled shrimp should be cooked until it is opaque and slightly firm to the touch. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
- Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing for this salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: This salad is a great foundation for experimentation. Try adding different vegetables, herbs, or cheeses. You can also use different types of shrimp, such as jumbo shrimp or tiger shrimp.
Conclusion:
Warm orzo salad with grilled shrimp and feta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of grilled shrimp, fresh vegetables, and creamy feta cheese is simply irresistible. This salad is also very versatile and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a light and flavorful meal, give this warm orzo salad a try.
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