Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Salad recipes category.

Garlic Shrimp & Orzo Salad Recipe.

Ingredients:

1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 TSP salt
1/4 TSP pepper
1/4 cup white wine
SALAD:


3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 TBSP minced fresh cilantro
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained, optional
2 TBSPs lemon juice
1 TBSP olive oil
1/4 TSP salt
1/4 TSP pepper

Recipe Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss to coat.
Refrigerate, covered, up to 30 minutes.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Using a slotted spoon, add shrimp; cook and stir 2 minutes.
Add wine; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink.
Remove to a shallow dish; refrigerate, covered, until cold.

Cook orzo according to package directions.
Drain; rinse with cold water.
Transfer to a large bowl.
Add vegetables, cilantro, chilled shrimp and olives if desired.
In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients until blended.
Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.
Refrigerate until serving.

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