Healthy: Orzo and Shrimp Salad with Asparagus
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 6
extra-large shrimp
garlic, minced
extra-virgin olive oil
water
orzo pasta
fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
extra-virgin olive oil
green onions, chopped
white balsamic vinegar
fresh lemon juice
honey mustard
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.
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