Orzo And Shrimp Salad With Asparagus

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Recipe Summary Orzo And Shrimp Salad With Asparagus

This is a dish that goes together quickly, can be doubled easily, and looks beautiful! Orzo , shrimp and fresh asparagus tossed with a light olive oil, lemon and basil dressing. Perfect for a warm weather picnic. Can be served chilled, at room temperature, or heated!

Ingredients | Shrimp Pasta Recipes Easy Healthy

12 extra-large shrimp

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 quarts water

8 ounces orzo pasta

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 green onions, chopped

1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons honey mustard

2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Peel shrimp, reserving the shells. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the garlic and shrimp in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, stirring frequently to keep the garlic from browning. When shrimp are cooked through, remove from heat, cool and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.

Bring water to a boil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Add shrimp shells, boil for 5 minutes, then strain out shells and discard. Stir in the orzo and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the asparagus pieces and continue cooking until the pasta is al dente, about 4 minutes. Drain into a mesh sieve, and rinse in cold water.

Toss pasta and asparagus with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, shrimp, and green onions until evenly coated. In a separate bowl, whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, and basil until incorporated. Pour over pasta mixture and toss well; season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill for 2 hours.

Info | Shrimp Pasta Recipes Easy Healthy

prep: 20 mins cook: 20 mins additional: 2 hrs total: 2 hrs 40 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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