Grilled Shrimp with Lemon-Dill Butter and Orzo Sala

Name: Grilled Shrimp with Lemon-Dill Butter and Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups lemon juice; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill; 2 sticks unsalted butter, slightly softened; Salt; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 / 4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 / 2 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 pound orzo pasta, cooked al dente, drained; 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 1 large yellow pepper, finely diced; 1 large red pepper, finely diced; 1 / 2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and quartered; 2 scallions, finely sliced; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano; 40 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined; Olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 8 medium wooden skewers, soaked in water; Lemon-Dill Butter; Fresh dill

Servings: persons

2 cups lemon juice
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
2 sticks unsalted butter, slightly softened
Salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 / 4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 / 2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound orzo pasta, cooked al dente, drained
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 large yellow pepper, finely diced
1 large red pepper, finely diced
1 / 2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and quartered
2 scallions, finely sliced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
40 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
8 medium wooden skewers, soaked in water
Lemon-Dill Butter
Fresh dill

1
Place lemon juice in a small non-reactive saucepan and reduce to 3 tablespoons.
2
Place the butter in a medium bowl, add the lemon syrup and dill, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Mix well and scrape into a ramekin.
4
Refrigerate for 1 hour.
5
Whisk together the zest, juice, oil, dill, and garlic, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
6
Mix the pasta, cheese, peppers, olives, and scallions together in a bowl.
7
Pour the vinaigrette over and mix to combine.
8
Add the oregano and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9
Preheat grill to high.
10
Toss the shrimp in some olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
11
Thread 5 shrimp on a skewer, bending the shrimp so that the skewer passes through it twice.
12
Grill, turning once for 4 to 5 minutes.
13
Remove the shrimp from the grill to a large platter and brush generously with Lemon-Dill Butter.
14
Garnish with fresh dill.

2278

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

268

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 2 cups lemon juice, 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill, 2 sticks unsalted butter, slightly softened, Salt, and more.

Yes, Grilled Shrimp with Lemon-Dill Butter and Orzo Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Grilled Shrimp with Lemon-Dill Butter and Orzo Salad

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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