Orzo and Shrimp Salad with Asparagus
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
12 xlarge shrimp1 clove garlic minced2tbl ev olive oil2 qt water8oz orzo pasta1 lb fresh asparagus cut into 1in pieces2 tbl ev olive oil2 green onions chopped1 tbl white basalmic vinegar1 tbl lemon juice2 tsp honey mustard2 tbl minced fresh basilsalt pepper to taste
1) 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
2)Bring water to a boil in a Dutch oven over high heat. 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. Drain into a mesh sieve, and rinse in cold water.
3)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. Pour over pasta mixture and toss well; season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill for 2 hours.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user QOFTHER.
2)Bring water to a boil in a Dutch oven over high heat. 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. Drain into a mesh sieve, and rinse in cold water.
3)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. Pour over pasta mixture and toss well; season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill for 2 hours.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user QOFTHER.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 244.9
- Total Fat: 9.9 g
- Cholesterol: 21.5 mg
- Sodium: 27.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 32.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
- Protein: 8.2 g
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