Orzo With Grilled Shrimp, Summer Vegetables, And Pe

Name: Orzo With Grilled Shrimp, Summer Vegetables, And Pesto Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz orzo (about 1 1/3 cups); 6 1/2 tbls extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 4 tbls red wine vinagar, divided; 2 medium zucchini or summer squash (about 9 ozs. total), cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch-thick slices; 1 red or yellow bell pepper, quartered; 3 tbls pesto; 2 tbls fresh lime juice; 1 pd uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined (optional); 2 heirloom tomatoes (8 to 10 oz. total), cored, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 2 cups); 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves plus sprigs for garnish; 1 8 - ox ball fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Servings: persons

8 oz orzo (about 1 1/3 cups)
6 1/2 tbls extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 tbls red wine vinagar, divided
2 medium zucchini or summer squash (about 9 ozs. total), cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch-thick slices
1 red or yellow bell pepper, quartered
3 tbls pesto
2 tbls fresh lime juice
1 pd uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined (optional)
2 heirloom tomatoes (8 to 10 oz. total), cored, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves plus sprigs for garnish
1 8 - ox ball fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

1
Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
2
Drain. Rinse with cold water, drain well. Transfer to large bowl and toss with 1 tbls oil.
3
Prebare barbecue ( med-high heat). Whisk 2 tbls oil and 2 tbls vinegar in small bowl. Brush zucchini and bell pepper with oil mixture, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Whisdk pesto, lime juice remaining 3 1/2 tbls oil, and remaining 2 tbls vinegar in small bowl for pesto vinaigrette. Place shrimp in medium bowl. Add 2 tbls pesto vinagrette, toss to coat. Grill zucchini and bell pepper until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes per side for zucchini and 4 minutes per side for bell pepper. Transfer to work surface. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper, grill until charred and cooked through, 2 - 3 minutes per side. Place shrimp in bowl with orzo. Chop zucchini and bell pepper: add to bowl with orzo. Add remaining vinaigrette, tomatoes, sliced basil, and mozzarella; toss to combine. Season to taste with and pepper.
4
can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover, chill. Garnish with basil sprigs.

1576

kcal

Calories

167

Fat

Carbs

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 oz orzo (about 1 1/3 cups), 6 1/2 tbls extra-virgin olive oil, divided, 4 tbls red wine vinagar, divided, 2 medium zucchini or summer squash (about 9 ozs. total), cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch-thick slices, and more.

Yes, Orzo With Grilled Shrimp, Summer Vegetables, And Pesto Vinaigrette 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.

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Orzo With Grilled Shrimp, Summer Vegetables, And Pesto Vinaigrette

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