Ina Garten Shrimp Orzo Salad Recipe
The Ina Garten Shrimp Orzo Salad Recipe is a fantastic choice. This salad is light, colorful, and very refreshing.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 420 kcal
- 1 pound of dry orzo pasta.
- 2 pounds of extra-large raw shrimp.
- 3 tablespoons of good olive oil.
- 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- 1 cup of chopped fresh parsley.
- 1 cup of diced hothouse cucumber.
- 1/2 cup of diced red onion.
- 3/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese.
- 2 teaspoons of grated lemon zest.
- 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- 1/2 cup of good olive oil for dressing.
- 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped dill.
- Use extra-large shrimp for the best look and bite.
- Do not overcook the orzo pasta in the water.
- Pasta should be firm so it does not mush.
- Dress the orzo while it is still warm.
- Warm pasta soaks up more of the lemon dressing.
- Use a hothouse cucumber to avoid bitter seeds.
- Fresh dill and parsley are better than dried herbs.
- Add the feta cheese right before you serve.
- This keeps the cheese from turning the salad white.
- Store the leftovers in a sealed plastic bowl.
Keyword Ina Garten Shrimp Orzo Salad Recipe