Orzo, Shrimp and Asparagus Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- 1 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1 bunch cooked asparagus cut into pieces
- 2 pounds cooked shrimp
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper
- Juice of 4 lemons
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until tender, but still firm to the bite. Drain the pasta and set aside to cool.
- Place the asparagus, pine nuts, and shrimp in a large salad bowl, mix well and then add the orzo.
- Mix together the lemon juice, salt, pepper, sugar and olive oil in a small bowl. Pour the mixture over the salad and mix well. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 34gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 191mgSodium: 861mgPotassium: 479mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 299IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 3mg
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This is a wonderful dish to eat during the summer, but I love it so much that I serve it year round. It is healthy, refreshing and very easy to make. This Orzo and Shrimp Salad is perfect for a quick lunch.
Enjoy it!
Divina
I love shrimp and asparagus; and I love this dish. Very refreshing and flavorful.
rebecca subbiah
this looks wonderful and so fresh looking delicious
Margaret
Have just discovered orzo and love it. Adding this one to my 'gotta make' list.
Natasha - 5 Star Foodie
This colorful dish makes me think of spring! Very cheerful!
KennyT
I love the colours in this dish! And the huge pinky prawns make me drool!
Sarah Naveen
oh wow!!!!!!! colorful n yummy!!!!!!!loved it...
Chef E
I have some orzo in my pantry. hmmm, no shrimp though, but I bet I could whip something yummy up since you made me hungry now!
Erica
Thank you guys!
Ruth
Oh I do so love this, the more lemon, the better!
Sandra g
Yum! Yum! Yum! Delicioso!
Oysterculture
Sounds just about perfect, and it does look of summer - a feeling desperately needed around here. Thanks so much for this glimpse of warmth and sunshine!
Christine @ Fresh Local and Best
This looks like a very delicious and healthy lunch. Those shrimp are big!
Erica
Thank you everyone for the wonderful comments 🙂
Joan Nova
You're right...sounds good for any time of the year. I love orzo - looks rice but tastes like pasta (because it is)!
Anna
Lovely salad Erica, I love Orzo, Great picture. 😉
Juliana
Yummie, this orzo salad with with shrimp not only looks pretty looks very tasty...delicious 🙂
Simply Life
Oh this looks so healthy and delicious!
Erika from The Pastry Chef At Home
Gorgeous! You know I always look at the boxes of orzo in the pasta aisle at the supermarket and I never feel inspired, but now I will be! I think the pine nuts (which I LOVE) are totally doing it for me!
DebinHawaii
Beautiful salad--I buy a whole wheat orzo I really like that would work well in it. It has all of my favorite ingredients.
Joanne
You definitely can't go wrong with quick and easy meals like this! Yum.
Lisa
Shrimp and asparagus work so well together, it's worth cheating and seeking out the asparagus even off-season when you have to pay a fortune but really want that incredible combination of tastes. I'd have to add a wee bit of oregano, though, because olive oil/lemon juice/oregano is my favorite way to dress a salad. That picture is scrumptious.
Barbara
What a bright and lovely salad, Erica! And low in calories too. Your photo is so delectable I could almost pick one of those gorgeous pink shrimp right off the screen!
Erica
Thank you all!
Saucy Smith
The photo looks beautiful and the recipe mouth watering. Thank you for posting it. I look forward to cooking it very soon.
Best
SAUCY
Karen
Sometimes the best dishes are the easiest... this looks good!
ramon
Hy
my mom did it Awesome YUMMY THANKS
Faith
This yummy dish would definitely make the perfect lunch! It sounds very refreshing and its pretty color has me wishing for spring!
Ruth
Just had t come back for another look and to let you know I left you a little something on my blog
monicajane
I love Orzo...so much...and I can't eat wheat anymore...I've not seen it made with another grain...
looks so yummy, can do all else with another pasta...but I miss orzo!
peanutts
yummm looks delish, and I love the colours!!
Soma
Simple and divine. Love shrimp, and asparagus.. Beautiful, simple and flavorful combination.
Erica
Thank you everyone for the comments!
Lura Reitmeyer
Hi, just today found this blog and I have to say that it looks impressive. I totally agree with your post. Have a pleasant day, keep up the nice work and I'll definitely keep reading.
Sook @ My Fabulous Recipes
Hi Erica,
I tried this recipe today. I had to change the recipe a little bit but it turned out excellent! The orzo with shrimp and asparagus was such a great idea! Loved it! I'll be posting the recipe soon. I'll make sure to link it back to yours! Thanks!