Recipes Orzo and Shrimp Salad with Asparagus 4.3 (94) 64 Reviews 9 Photos This is a dish that goes together quickly, can be doubled easily, and looks beautiful! Orzo , shrimp and fresh asparagus tossed with a light olive oil, lemon and basil dressing. Perfect for a warm weather picnic. Can be served chilled, at room temperature, or heated! Recipe by FOXLAIRFARM Published on July 10, 2019 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 9 9 9 9 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 2 hrs Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 12 extra-large shrimp 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 quarts water 8 ounces orzo pasta 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons honey mustard 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil salt and pepper to taste Directions Peel shrimp, reserving the shells. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the garlic and shrimp in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, stirring frequently to keep the garlic from browning. When shrimp are cooked through, remove from heat, cool and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Bring water to a boil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Add shrimp shells, boil for 5 minutes, then strain out shells and discard. Stir in the orzo and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the asparagus pieces and continue cooking until the pasta is al dente, about 4 minutes. Drain into a mesh sieve, and rinse in cold water. Toss pasta and asparagus with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, shrimp, and green onions until evenly coated. In a separate bowl, whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, and basil until incorporated. Pour over pasta mixture and toss well; season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill for 2 hours. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 302 Calories 11g Fat 34g Carbs 19g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 302 % Daily Value * Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Cholesterol 86mg 29% Sodium 112mg 5% Total Carbohydrate 34g 12% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 4g Protein 19g Vitamin C 8mg 39% Calcium 72mg 6% Iron 4mg 24% Potassium 342mg 7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved