SHRIMP ORZO PESTO
This is one of my finest creations, made much easier by the frozen pre-cooked shrimp!
Provided by M. Kertello
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 25m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl; mix 2 teaspoons pesto and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil into orzo.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet; cook and stir shrimp, red bell pepper, and capers in hot oil until shrimp is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir remaining 1 teaspoon pesto, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper into shrimp mixture; cook and stir until combined, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Mix orzo into shrimp mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and drizzle with olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.2 calories, Carbohydrate 58.9 g, Cholesterol 173.9 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 366 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
ORZO WITH GRILLED SHRIMP, SUMMER VEGETABLES, AND PESTO VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Sara Foster
Categories Pasta Vegetable Picnic Kid-Friendly High Fiber Graduation Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Mozzarella Basil Shrimp Squash Zucchini Summer Family Reunion Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Potluck Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates
Yield Servings: Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Transfer to large bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon oil.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Whisk 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons vinegar in small bowl. Brush zucchini and bell pepper with oil mixture, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Whisk pesto, lime juice, remaining 3 1/2 tablespoons oil, and remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar in small bowl for pesto vinaigrette. Place shrimp in medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons pesto vinaigrette; toss to coat.
- Grill zucchini and bell pepper until crisptender, about 3 minutes per side for zucchini and 4 minutes per side for bell pepper. Transfer to work surface. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper; grill until charred and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place shrimp in bowl with orzo. Chop zucchini and bell pepper; add to bowl with orzo. Add remaining vinaigrette, tomatoes, sliced basil, and mozzarella; toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover; chill.
- Garnish with basil sprigs and serve cold or at room temperature.
ORZO WITH GRILLED SHRIMP, SUMMER VEGETABLES, AND PESTO VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Rinse with cold water, drain well. Transfer to large bowl and toss with 1 tbls oil. Prebare barbecue ( med-high heat). Whisk 2 tbls oil and 2 tbls vinegar in small bowl. Brush zucchini and bell pepper with oil mixture, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Whisdk pesto, lime juice remaining 3 1/2 tbls oil, and remaining 2 tbls vinegar in small bowl for pesto vinaigrette. Place shrimp in medium bowl. Add 2 tbls pesto vinagrette, toss to coat. Grill zucchini and bell pepper until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes per side for zucchini and 4 minutes per side for bell pepper. Transfer to work surface. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper, grill until charred and cooked through, 2 - 3 minutes per side. Place shrimp in bowl with orzo. Chop zucchini and bell pepper: add to bowl with orzo. Add remaining vinaigrette, tomatoes, sliced basil, and mozzarella; toss to combine. Season to taste with and pepper. can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover, chill. Garnish with basil sprigs.
PESTO ORZO WITH SHRIMP
Try this Pesto Orzo with Shrimp recipe for dinner tonight. Made with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh mint, this refreshing dish will become a new favorite dinner entrée. Give this pesto orzo a try today!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Process peas, nuts, mint and garlic in food processor 30 sec. or until nuts are finely chopped and mixture is well blended. Add 1/2 cup dressing; process until smooth. Spoon into medium bowl; stir in 2 Tbsp. cheese.
- Cook pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook 2 to 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink, turning after 2 min. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice; mix lightly.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Place pasta in large bowl. Add pea mixture; mix lightly. If necessary, gradually stir in enough of the reserved pasta cooking water until pasta mixture is of desired consistency.
- Top pasta mixture with shrimp and remaining cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 22 g
PESTO SHRIMP WITH ORZO
Adapted from a recipe on the box a tube of Amore Pesto Paste came in. Quite good, I think. Preparation time doesn't include 2 hours marinating time. Instructions are for broiling but shrimp can also be grilled. PLEASE NOTE: In ingredients list, the 4th item should be "pesto paste", but the Recipezaar program turns it into "pesto sauce, paste."
Provided by echo echo
Categories Broil/Grill
Time 27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine first 8 ingredients (oil through pepper). Add shrimp, turning to coat and marinate, covered, in fridge at least 2 hours.
- Cook orzo until al dente (10-12 minutes).
- Meanwhile, preheat broiler.
- Spread marinated shrimp in a single layer in a foil-lined broiling pan; pour marinade over shrimp.
- Broil shrimp 4 inches from heat, 3 minutes per side, until firm and lightly colored.
- Serve shrimp over orzo and pour pan juices over top. Scatter cheese and parsley over the shrimp.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 782.3, Fat 60.5, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 407.2, Sodium 1379.8, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 4.8, Protein 48.1
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