Spinach-Orzo Salad with Shrimp Recipe

Name: Spinach-Orzo Salad with Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1/2 cup orzo; 4 cups spinach, thinly sliced; 10 medium radishes, quartered; 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced; 1/2 red onion, quartered and thinly sliced; 1/4 cup pitted oil-cured olives, chopped; 1/2 cup packed fresh mint, chopped; 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley, chopped; 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Freshly ground pepper; 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
1/2 cup orzo
4 cups spinach, thinly sliced
10 medium radishes, quartered
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1/2 red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
1/4 cup pitted oil-cured olives, chopped
1/2 cup packed fresh mint, chopped
1/2 cup packed fresh parsley, chopped
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1
Preheat the broiler.
2
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
3
Add the orzo and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
4
Drain, rinse with cold water and shake dry.
5
Meanwhile, toss the spinach, radishes, cucumber, onion, olives, mint, parsley and 1/3 cup each lemon juice and olive oil in a large bowl.
6
Add the orzo and season with salt and pepper.
7
Toss the shrimp with the remaining 2 tablespoons each lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl.
8
Arrange on a foil-lined broiler pan and broil until slightly pink, 1 to 2 minutes.
9
Turn and broil until just cooked through, 2 to 3 more minutes.
10
Divide the salad among plates.
11
Top with the shrimp, sprinkle with the feta and season with pepper.
12
Per serving: Calories 672; Fat 35 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 238 mg; Sodium 576 mg; Carbohydrate 32 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 36 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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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: Kosher salt, 1/2 cup orzo, 4 cups spinach, thinly sliced, 10 medium radishes, quartered, and more.

Yes, Spinach-Orzo Salad with Shrimp 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.

Spinach-Orzo Salad with Shrimp

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