Shrimp And Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Shrimp And Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp; 3 cups water; 1 lemon half; 1 bay leaf; 1/3 cup uncooked orzo; 1/3 cup peeled, seeded, and diced cucumber; 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions; 2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper; 2 tablespoons reduced-calorie mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper; 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce

Servings: persons

12 ounces unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
3 cups water
1 lemon half
1 bay leaf
1/3 cup uncooked orzo
1/3 cup peeled, seeded, and diced cucumber
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons reduced-calorie mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce

1
Peel and devein shrimp. Combine water, lemon half, and bay leaf in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turns pink. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Chill. Discard lemon half and bay leaf.
2
Cook orzo according to package instructions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; rinse with cold water, and drain.
3
Combine shrimp, orzo, cucumber, and next 7 ingredients in a bowl; toss gently. Cover and chill thoroughly.
4
Place 1 cup shredded lettuce on each of 2 salad plates. Spoon chilled shrimp mixture evenly over lettuce.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp, 3 cups water, 1 lemon half, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Shrimp 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.

Shrimp And Orzo Salad

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