Roasted Shrimp and Orzo

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: All Aboard

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 1 hr 0 min
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 1 hr 35 min

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Ingredients

Kosher salt
Good olive oil
3/4 pound orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
Freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds (16 to 18 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup minced scallions, white and green parts
1 cup chopped fresh dill
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and medium-diced
1/2 cup small-diced red onion
3/4 pound good feta cheese, large diced

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt and a splash of oil, and bring the water to a boil. Add the orzo and simmer for 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's cooked al dente. Drain and pour into a large bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Pour over the hot pasta and stir well.

Meanwhile, place the shrimp on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to combine and spread out in a single layer. Roast for 5 to 6 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through. Don't overcook!

Add the shrimp to the orzo and then add the scallions, dill, parsley, cucumber, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Toss well. Add the feta and stir carefully. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend, or refrigerate overnight. If refrigerated, taste again for seasonings and bring back to room temperature before serving.

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Amber Farmington, CT 01-28-2010
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One of my favorites!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Really an amazing dish - the one that converted me as a baker-of-shrimp (the yummiest way to make shrimp, hands down). I put... in a bit less of the greenery than the recipe calls for, otherwise I feel it ends up a bit grassy. Read more
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laura alexandira, VA 01-27-2010
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confusing tastes
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

My husband & I enjoyed this recipe overall, but we were a little confused by some of the ingredients. For example, we felt... that it didn't need both the scallions and the red onion, and we were a little confused by the dill and the parsley together. It was like they were trying to combine too many flavors into one dish. I would've enjoyed it more w/ a little less feta, even though I love feta and was the main reason that I tried the dish. But in the end, you couldn't taste the shrimp because the feta was too overpowering. It was tasty, but just a little too many flavors for our liking. Read more
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Cynthia Pensacola, FL 01-20-2010
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Light and Satisfying
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Just made this for dinner tonight and my hubby and 8-yr-old loved it. Afew changes I made; added Lowfat Plain Yogurt to the... dressing for a creamier taste. I skipped on the shallots and cut back on the red-onion to 1/4/ cup because they aren't fans. Orzo hits the carb-crave just right without making you feel heavy afterwards. Fast and easy....Definitely a keeper!Read more
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Ashley loomis, CA 01-18-2010
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Fresh and flavorful!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I have made this a couple times and it is so delicious! it is better cold than just at room temperature. The only changes I... will make from now on will be to cut the dill portion in half. its definately overpowering if you use the whole cup (unless you are a dill lover!) Other than that, this is definately going to be a go to recipe for me from now on! Loved it!Read more
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Christina red Lion, PA 01-08-2010
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Refreshing and ADDICTING!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

From the moment I saw Ina make this on TV, I knew I had to try it. I made it just as she did the first time, and I am really... not a dill person. So, I have made this dish DOZENS of times since then, and have simply deleted the dill fror my taste. I also just thaw frozen cooked peeled shrimp and use them in a pinch. I personally LOVE the lemon flavor in the dressing. It has such a fresh taste that I crave this salad. I have made it for several parties and it's funny to hear someone whisper "this orzo salad is fab"! I also have gotten several people that I work with to make this, also. GREAT DISH!Read more
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Nickelle Birmingham, AL 01-06-2010
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SOOOO GOOD!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

LOVE THIS DISH!!! I have people ask me to make this dish now. It is so delicious, and so simple really!! Sometimes I will... sub. the noodles for a different type just to vary it up a little. Read more