Grilled Shrimp & Vegetables Over Clam Orzo Recipe

Name: Grilled Shrimp & Vegetables Over Clam Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For marinade:; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup fresh lemon juice, from about 5 lemons; 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons smoked salt, or kosher salt; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; For grill:; 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined; 2 small eggplant or one large eggplant cubed; 1 bunch asparagus, large if possible; (Can also add peppers, mushrooms and chicken); For Orzo:; 4 1/2 cups chicken stock; optional - 1 teaspoon saffron threads; 1 pound dried orzo; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 pound fresh clams

Servings: persons

For marinade:
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup fresh lemon juice, from about 5 lemons
2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons smoked salt, or kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
For grill:
1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 small eggplant or one large eggplant cubed
1 bunch asparagus, large if possible
(Can also add peppers, mushrooms and chicken)
For Orzo:
4 1/2 cups chicken stock
optional - 1 teaspoon saffron threads
1 pound dried orzo
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 pound fresh clams

1
In a medium bowl, combine the marinade ingredients.
2
In a large ziplock bag, combine marinade with shrimp and vegetables. Toss to combine. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
3
Preheat charcoal grill and place grilling plate over grates. Grill the shrimp and vegetables until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes.
4
Bring chicken stock to a boil and add orzo, reduce heat and simmer for 11 minutes. Drain excess liquid and add parsley, lemon, salt and pepper. Place steamed clams in the pot on top of the orzo and let sit for 10 minutes.
5
Serve shrimp and vegetables in a bowl over the orzo topped with clams.

1808

kcal

Calories

146

Fat

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For marinade:, 5 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cup fresh lemon juice, from about 5 lemons, 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Shrimp & Vegetables Over Clam Orzo falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Shrimp & Vegetables Over Clam Orzo

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