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Prep Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4Yield:4 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts
Prep Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings
Prep Time:20 mins
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:20 mins
Total Time:
Servings:4
Servings:
4
Yield:4 servings
Yield:
4 servings
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients8ounceswhole-wheat orzo1poundpeeled and deveined raw shrimp (21-25 per pound), cut into bite-size pieces4cupssugar snap peas, cut into bite-size pieces¼cupextra-virgin olive oilZest & juice of 1 lemon¼cupfinely chopped dill, plus more for garnish1tablespoonminced shallot2teaspoonsDijon mustard½teaspoonsalt½teaspoonground pepper
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)
Ingredients
8ounceswhole-wheat orzo
1poundpeeled and deveined raw shrimp (21-25 per pound), cut into bite-size pieces
4cupssugar snap peas, cut into bite-size pieces
¼cupextra-virgin olive oil
Zest & juice of 1 lemon
¼cupfinely chopped dill, plus more for garnish
1tablespoonminced shallot
2teaspoonsDijon mustard
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonground pepper
Directions
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add orzo and cook for 7 minutes. Add shrimp and peas and cook until the peas are tender and the shrimp are cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more. Drain.
Meanwhile, whisk oil, lemon zest and juice, dill, shallot, mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
Add the orzo, shrimp and peas to the bowl and toss to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature and garnished with more dill, if desired.
Frequently Asked Questions
Besides being delicious, this salad offers a ton of nutrition. Theshrimp provide proteinand omega-3s. And although they are high in cholesterol, this has minimal impact on your blood cholesterol. Thewhole-wheat orzoand sugar snap peas provide complex carbohydrates and fiber. All three of these primary ingredients, along with other ingredients, like the olive oil, shallot, lemon and dill, provide a variety of vitamins and minerals, as well as antioxidants (even the shrimp!).
Absolutely. It’s good for up to one day in an airtight container in the fridge. Because you are preparing the salad the night before, it will give all of the flavors a chance to integrate and make this salad even tastier. When it’s time to serve, you may have to add a little more olive oil and lemon juice because the orzo will absorb the dressing. Also, remember that salads like this should only beleft out of the refrigeratorfor two hours at most, preferably in a shaded environment. If it’s a hot day (temps nearing 90°F), put the dish back in the fridge or cold cooler within an hour.
This Italian staple is so versatile.Orzois about the same size as rice but creamier and has a shorter cooking time. You can use it in the same way as rice. This shrimp and orzo salad is a fine example of using this pasta in a cold salad. It’s also a favorite insoups, grain bowls, pilafs and casseroles. If you fry orzo, it will brown and crisp like fried rice.
Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May 2020
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)467Calories16gFat50gCarbs33gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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