We're knocking on 90 degrees in Atlanta these days, so fresh, light dinners are always welcome. I saw this recipe in The Nest Magazine, and it looked so good I had to give it a try. It was delicious -- lemony, garlicky and the perfect summer weekend meal. (If I had good food photog skills, I might post pics more often... but alas, I am not blessed with this talent.) I promise it's very good though.
Shrimp, Feta and Orzo Salad
from The Nest Magazine
Salad Ingredients
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 T. fresh lemon juice
1.5 t. minced oregano
3/4 c. orzo, uncooked
12-15 med-large raw shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 oz crumbled feta cheese
1 med tomato, chopped
3 scallions, thoroughly rinsed and sliced
1/2 c. packed flat leaf parsley, minced
2 c. baby greens
Dressing
1/2 clove garlic, minced
2 T. lemon juice
1/4 c. flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 t. minced fresh oregano
pepper
1/4 c. olive oil
1. In a bowl, whisk together garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper. Add shrimp to marinade, stirring to coat well. Marinate for 1 hour (I did 20 minutes and they were very flavorful.)
2. Cook orzo according to pkg directions and let cool.
3. For the dressing, combine all ingredients in a blender until emulsified.
4. When orzo is cool, stir in feta, tomato, scallions, and parsley. Add dressing to taste and toss well. Season with salt & pepper.
5. Remove shrimp from marinade and either grill or stir fry for approximately 2 min per side.
6. Layer greens, orzo mixture, and top with shrimp. Serve with crusty bread and crisp white wine!
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Shrimp, Feta and Orzo Salad
Cheers! Leslie at 9:40 PM
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Ohhh, I actually saw this in the mag and made it the other night. It is very tasty! I added some fresh blanched green beans too because I love a good green bean and it was great. Something to maybe try next time... I recommend to anyone to try this, it's excellent.
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