Ina Garten Orzo Salad With Shrimp Recipe
Fresh flavors make this salad truly special. It feels light, colorful, and very satisfying. This dish works for lunch or dinner. It also fits warm weather meals perfectly.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot.
- Add salt and cook orzo until tender.
- Drain orzo and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Cook shrimp until pink and opaque.
- Remove shrimp and cool slightly.
- Add orzo to a large bowl.
- Add shrimp, tomatoes, and onion.
- Mix in lemon zest and juice.
- Add parsley and dill.
- Toss gently until combined.
- Top with feta before serving.
Notes
- o not overcook the shrimp.
- Rinse orzo for lighter texture.
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor.
- Chill salad for deeper taste.
- Add feta just before serving.