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We spent a fun, relaxed Fourth of July weekend with family at a lovely lake, not too far from home. We shared in the cooking responsibilities and I looked forward to see what my daughter-in-law, Lindsay would make on her evening for "dinner duty". I knew it would be something wonderful as Lindsay always has a myriad of fabulous new recipes in her culinary arsenal.
She says that it's Nick's "love language" to come home from work to a fresh, delicious dinner. What she doesn't know is that her cooking speaks volumes of delight to the entire family; this weekend we felt loved indeed when she served this fabulous Roasted Shrimp & Orzo for dinner. We're sending a bit of the love your way today too. Here's Lindsay...
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Recently I went to visit my sister and we had the best time together. While I was there she made me this fabulous Roasted Shrimp and Orzo. I raved about it all through dinner and then went back for seconds.
It's fresh, light and perfect for summer. The dill and lemon juice really make this dish! I came home, made it the next night and have prepared it many times since.
I love that it is totally make-ahead and can be served at room temperature. My sister served it with roasted asparagus and I usually do too, or it's great with a green salad.
~ Lindsay
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper
- ½ pound orzo pasta
- ¼ cup lemon juice 1-2 lemons
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ cup minced green onions
- ½ cup minced dill
- ½ cup chopped flat leaf parsley
- ½ large hothouse cucumber medium diced
- ¼ cup red onion small diced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
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Preheat oven to 400˚F.
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Fill a large pot with water, bring to a boil. Add orzo and cook according to the package, stirring occasionally. Strain pasta and pour into a large bowl. Whisk together lemon juice and ¼ cup of olive oil. Pour over the hot pasta and stir well. Season with salt and pepper.
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Meanwhile, place shrimp on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 5-6 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through, being careful not to overcook.
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Add the shrimp and the green onions, dill, parsley, cucumber and red onion to the orzo and stir well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add feta and stir carefully. Set aside at room temperature to let the flavors blend. Can be made ahead and placed in refrigerator. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.
Susan says
Could I use brown rice as a gluten free replaced for orzo?
shirley says
I've made this salad twice to raves both times! I followed the recipe exactly except I used feta one time and ricotta salata the other, both were wonderful!
Lesleyc says
Saw this on your site and remembered seeing Ina make it. Cooked it for friends yesterday evening instead of a BBQ it was a great hit. Roasting the prawns is really the best way to bring out the full flavour. The only thing I do with Ina's recipes is cut way back on the salt recommendations. My friend went home clutching the recipe to make for her brother next week - he has multiple health problems and not allowed to eat prawns but we decided that switching it with salmon would be the ideal way to go. Plan on making this another time with chicken, sun roast tomatoes, coriander and no feta - It's marvellously adaptable.
Best wishes from the UK and I love your blog.
Chris Scheuer says
Thanks so much Lesley for getting back to us about this. So nice to meet you! Yes, this is a wonderful recipe and I love all your adaptations!
www.you-made-that.com says
I would be loving this dish too and can see why you had to make it too. Making this one soon thanks Chris.
France@beyondthepeel says
How wonerful. I haven't had orzo in ages and this looks light, summery and packed with flavor. Gorgeous.
Debra Eliotseats says
I have to confess when I saw the first pic of this beautiful meal, I thought it said "Roasted Shrimp with Oreo." Good grief, where are my glasses. 🙂
GLENDA CHILDERS says
I have never cooked shrimp ... I think it is time to try it.
Fondly,
Glenda
ps. I am making your amazing corn salad again. My new son.in.law keeps mentioning "that salad."
Andrea_TheKitchenLioness says
Chris, a pure delight of a salad with tons of fresh, summery, delicious ingredients. Perfect for this time of year.
Ms Lemon of Make Mine Lemon says
I think you cannot go wrong with anything Ina. Chris, I have to say if I were your daughter-in-law I would be so intimidated, but looks like she is really holding her own. btw, I went to a farmer's market today and went crazy. My sister's mouth fell open, but she let me go crazy.
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says
Delicious and festive looking! love the dill and the feta - great flavors 🙂
Mary x
Stephanie says
what a nice summer meal, fresh and delicious. We're actually on vacation in beautiful Vermont and I'm thinking of making this dish so my family can enjoy while relaxing watching the lake 😉 Thanks for the inspiration 😉
Kitchen Riffs says
Fun dish! I love to roast shrimp and use it in a salad like this. I make something similar with rice and beans sometimes, but I should try orzo. Really good stuff - thanks.
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
Oh my goodness, so many of my favourite things packed into one bowl. Orzo would have to be one of my favourite salad carbs!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love both shrimp and orzo, this dish looks like a winner!
Patty Price says
Love this shrimp dish-looks so fresh and healthy, exactly the kind of thing I would love for dinner 😉
Ginny says
The dill and lemon would really make it great! But what amazes me is your place mat and drink, they both PERFECTLY match the food!!!
Cathy at Wives with Knives says
I would call this a perfect summer recipe, Chris. Light and filled with delicious flavors and textures. Love that it can be made ahead so it doesn't heat up my house on these hot summer days.
Angie Schneider says
I love roasted seafood! The orzo looks so tasty.
cooking with curls says
That is the perfect meal on a hot summer night, and looks delicious!
Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking says
This looks like such an easy, summery and delicious meal! So healthy and wholesome, too! Love this recipe, Chris.
Mr. & Mrs. P says
What a great dish, don't mind having this for a relaxing Sunday afternoon in our back yard!! We love the bright, fresh and light flavors!!
Kim G. says
i know I would love love this for a light summer dish. And dill and lemon goes so well together! Love love this dish!
La Table De Nana says
It looks delicious
You know my husband loved coming home to dinner too..and I was the repipient of coming home to dinner and a glass of wine waiting for me ..w/ a fire going..in winter:)
So I know that feeling..and it is a language of love..and caring.
This is a sweet post.
twodogsinthekitchen says
This sounds delicious and yes, perfect for summer! Lindsay sounds like she fits right into the family with her culinary skills 🙂