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Orzo With Grilled Shrimp and Summer Vegetables Recipe

Orzo With Grilled Shrimp and Summer Vegetables Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 oz orzo pasta
6 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
4 tbsp red wine vinegar, divided
2 medium zucchini , cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices
1 red bell pepper, quartered
3 tbsp pesto sauce
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 lb uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Directions:

Cook orzo in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Prepare barbeque on medium-high heat. Whisk 2 tablespoon oil and 2 tablespoons vinegar in small bowl. Brush zucchini and bell pepper with oil mixture, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Whisk pesto, lime juice, remaining 3 1/2 tablepoons oil and remaining 2 tablespoon vinegar in small bowl for pesto vinaigrette.
Place shrimp in medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons pesto vinaigrette; toss to coat.
Grill zucchini and bell pepper until crisp tender, about 3 minutes per side for zucchini and 4 minutes per side for bell pepper. Transfer to work surface.
Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper; grill until charred and cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side.
Place shrimp in bowl with orzo.
Chop zucchini and bell pepper; add to bowl with orzo.
Add remaining vinaigrette, tomatoes, sliced basil, and mozzarella; toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Garnish with basil sprigs and serve cold or at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	522.11 Kcal (2186 kJ)
Calories from fat	327.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.38g	56%
Cholesterol	55.49mg	18%
Sodium	1225.46mg	51%
Potassium	241.62mg	5%
Total Carbs	29.98g	10%
Sugars	2.67g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.57g	10%
Protein	20.99g	42%
Vitamin C	26.3mg	44%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	9.2mg	51%
Calcium	437.5mg	44%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	216.93 Kcal (908 kJ)
Calories from fat	136.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.12g	56%
Cholesterol	23.06mg	18%
Sodium	509.16mg	51%
Potassium	100.39mg	5%
Total Carbs	12.45g	10%
Sugars	1.11g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.07g	10%
Protein	8.72g	42%
Vitamin C	10.9mg	44%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	16%
Iron	3.8mg	51%
Calcium	181.8mg	44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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