Description

This refreshing Lemon Orzo Salad with Garlic Butter Shrimp combines chewy orzo pasta, zesty lemon dill vinaigrette, and succulent garlic butter shrimp for a flavorful and vibrant dish. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this easy-to-make recipe is packed with bold flavors and textures that will impress any crowd.

Ingredients

For the Orzo Salad:

1 cup orzo pasta

2 cups bone broth

1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking the orzo)

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 red onion, finely diced

4 tbsp fresh dill, divided (2 tbsp for the salad, 2 tbsp for the shrimp)

1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Lemon Dill Vinaigrette:

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Garlic Butter Shrimp:

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

2 tbsp butter

1/4 cup white wine

3 cloves garlic, minced

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Instructions

For the Orzo Salad:
- Cook the orzo: Bring bone broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Add orzo and 1 tbsp olive oil. Stir occasionally and cook for 7-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Make the Lemon Dill Vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Combine the salad: Toss the cooled orzo with cherry tomatoes, red onion, dill, feta, and vinaigrette. Mix gently and season with salt and pepper to taste.
For the Garlic Butter Shrimp:
- Prepare shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil and fresh dill. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Make the garlic butter: Add butter, white wine, and garlic to the pan with shrimp. Toss for 1 minute until shrimp are coated in the garlic butter sauce.
Combine and Serve:
- Add shrimp to the orzo salad. Garnish with fresh dill and serve immediately.

Notes

Vegetarian Option: Skip the shrimp and add roasted vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.

Protein Variation: Add grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.

Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes or chopped chili pepper to the shrimp for heat.

Storage: Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored for 2 days in an airtight container. Store shrimp and salad separately.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Salad, Main Course
Method: Stovetop, Mixing
Cuisine: Mediterranean, American