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Greek Style Grilled Shrimp Orzo Pasta Salad

Greek Style Grilled Shrimp Orzo Pasta Salad

A refreshing Greek Style Grilled Shrimp Orzo Pasta Salad loaded with shrimp, orzo, and fresh vegetables, perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Greek
Servings 5 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Pot
  • Large bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Salad

  • 2 cups orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
  • 2-3 items lemons zested and juiced for salad and shrimp (approx ½ cup lemon juice)
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 2 items scallions white and green parts minced
  • 1 cup fresh herbs chopped (combine of dill, parsley, and mint)
  • 1 large cucumber (unpeeled, seeded, and medium-diced)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved, approx 341 grams/12 oz)
  • ½ cup small red onion (peeled and diced)
  • 200 grams feta cheese (large diced or crumbled)

For the Grilled Shrimp

  • 1½ -2 pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼-½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

For the Shrimp

  • Toss shrimp with the olive oil, lemon zest and remaining herbs and spices for the grilled shrimp.
  • Preheat grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Oil the grill pan or grill grates. Place shrimp on the grill and grill for about two minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and set aside when done.

For the Pasta Salad

  • Cook orzo in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions then drain and pour into a large bowl.
  • Add the lemon juice and olive oil to hot pasta and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the shrimp to the orzo and then add the herbs, cucumber, red onion, scallions and toss well. Toss in some of the remaining lemon zest if desired and season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently fold in the feta.
  • Serve immediately or let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. You can refrigerate overnight but leave out the tomatoes until serving.

Notes

Adjust the amounts of olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs according to taste. You can pan fry or roast the shrimp if you don’t have a grill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Greek Style Salad, Grilled Shrimp, light meal, Orzo Pasta Salad, summer salad
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