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There are so many shapes of pasta out there. One of my favorites is orzo: rice-shaped pasta. I do not see it used as often as its more popular relatives like spaghetti, penne, linguine et al, which is a shame. I love the fact that orzo can be treated like rice and used to make tomato-based (jollof) or stir-fried dishes. It can be creamy like a risotto or made like rice and served with a stew or sauce.
Here I use it to make a cold salad with shrimp and sweet cherry tomatoes. Use a lot of garden-fresh herbs to elevate this salad and feel free to add more vegetables if you want.
Ingredients
- 12 large shrimp – peeled, deveined, and tails left on
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning blend
- ½ cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
- ¼ teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt and ground white pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp and seasoning; cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and meat is opaque, about 5 minutes. Remove shrimp from the water and set aside in a bowl.
Step 2
Pour orzo into the seasoned water and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain and add to the bowl with shrimp. Store in the refrigerator to cool.
Step 3
Combine mayonnaise, dill, parsley, basil, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and white pepper together in a bowl. Mix well. Taste and adjust if needed.
Step 4
Remove shrimp and orzo from the refrigerator. Add cherry tomatoes and dressing; stir well. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Cook’s Notes:
The smaller the cherry tomatoes, the better.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 177 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat4g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat1g | 4% |
| Cholesterol97mg | 32% |
| Sodium877mg | 38% |
| Total Carbohydrate22g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber1g | 5% |
| Total Sugars1g | |
| Protein14g | |
| Vitamin C11mg | 54% |
| Calcium45mg | 3% |
| Iron3mg | 15% |
| Potassium240mg | 5% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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