Shrimp-and-Orzo Salad with Greek Flavors

Name: Shrimp-and-Orzo Salad with Greek Flavors
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, European, Greek
Ingredients: 118 milliliters pitted and chopped black olives, such as Kalamata; 113 grams feta, crumbled; 0 teaspoons fresh-ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 79 milliliters olive oil; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 237 milliliters 1/2 pound orzo (about; 0 teaspoons salt; 4 scallions including green tops, chopped; 454 grams shrimp, shelled and halved lengthwise; 1 Tbsp red- or white-wine vinegar

Shrimp-and-Orzo Salad with Greek Flavors might be a good recipe to expand your main course repertoire. This recipe makes 4 servings with 520 calories, 33g of protein, and 29g of fat each. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up oregano, salt, lemon juice, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the white-wine vinegar you could follow this main course with the Blackberry Cloud Cake with Pistachios as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a pescatarian diet.

Instructions

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the orzo until almost done, about 10 minutes.

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Orzo

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Add the shrimp to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until both the shrimp and orzo are done, 2 to 3 minutes longer.

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Shrimp

Orzo

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Drain thoroughly.

In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, and oregano; add the oil slowly, whisking.

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Add the orzo and shrimp, the scallions, olives, and feta to the dressing and toss.

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Green Onions

Olives

Shrimp

Feta Cheese

Orzo

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Add some diced cucumber to the salad.: Toss in some chopped tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes.

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Cherry Tomato

Cucumber

Tomato

Wine Recommendation: Pinot blanc shows up in many versions around the world and is always at home with food. Here you should look to northern Italy's Friuli or Alto Adige for pinot blancs with subtle fruitiness and fresh herbal accents.

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Servings:

118milliliters

pitted and chopped black olives, such as Kalamata 113grams

feta, crumbled 0teaspoons

fresh-ground black pepper 1Tbsp

lemon juice 79milliliters

olive oil 1Tbsp

chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried oregano 237milliliters

1/2 pound orzo (about 0teaspoons

salt 4

scallions including green tops, chopped 454grams

shrimp, shelled and halved lengthwise 1Tbsp

red- or white-wine vinegar

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Shrimp on the menu? Try pairing with Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. One wine you could try is Alsace Willm Pinot Gris Reserve. It has 4.4 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 16 dollars.