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Orzo with Grilled Shrimp, Summer Vegetables, and Pesto Vinaigrette Recipe

Orzo with Grilled Shrimp, Summer Vegetables, and Pesto Vinaigrette Recipe

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Orzo with Grilled Shrimp, Summer Vegetables, and Pesto Vinaigrette

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 oz orzo (about 1 1/3 cups)
6 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 tbsp red wine vinegar, divided
2 medium zucchini or summer squash (about 9 oz total), cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 red or yellow bell pepper, quartered
3 tbsp purchased pesto
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 lb uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 heirloom tomatoes (8 to 10 oz total), cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves plus sprigs for garnish
1 8- oz ball fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Directions:

Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Transfer to large bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon oil.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Whisk 2 tablespoons 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 tablespoons oil, and remaining 2 tablespoons 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 crisptender, 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 to 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. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover; 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	530.94 Kcal (2223 kJ)
Calories from fat	365.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.62g	62%
Cholesterol	59.34mg	20%
Sodium	924.75mg	39%
Potassium	137.62mg	3%
Total Carbs	30.1g	10%
Sugars	2.54g	10%
Dietary Fiber	3.82g	15%
Protein	14.15g	28%
Vitamin C	23mg	38%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	9.2mg	51%
Calcium	28.5mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	204.31 Kcal (855 kJ)
Calories from fat	140.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.63g	62%
Cholesterol	22.83mg	20%
Sodium	355.86mg	39%
Potassium	52.96mg	3%
Total Carbs	11.58g	10%
Sugars	0.98g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.47g	15%
Protein	5.45g	28%
Vitamin C	8.8mg	38%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	16%
Iron	3.6mg	51%
Calcium	11mg	3%

* 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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savory
bitter
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