Orzo and Shrimp Salad with Asparagus

Name: Orzo and Shrimp Salad with Asparagus
Prep time: 2 h 40 min
Cook time: 2 h 40 min
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 454 grams fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 Tbsps minced fresh basil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 green onions, chopped; 2 teaspoons honey mustard; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 227 grams orzo pasta; 6 servings salt and pepper to taste; 12 extra larges shrimp; 2 liters water; 1 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar

Orzo and Shrimp Salad with Asparagus might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 221 calories, 9g of protein, and 6g of fat. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up shrimp, basil, honey mustard, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and pescatarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Instructions

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.

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Olive Oil

Garlic

Pasta Shells

Shrimp

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Frying Pan

Bring water to a boil in a Dutch oven over high heat.

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Water

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Dutch Oven

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.

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Asparagus

Pasta Shells

Shrimp

Pasta

Orzo

Drain into a mesh sieve, and rinse in cold water.

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Water

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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.

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Green Onions