Ouzo-Rosemary Shrimp on Lemon Orzo |
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This made-for-eating-outdoors dinner combines bright citrus with the sharp, herbal notes of rosemary and ouzo. Prep and Cook Time: 45 minutes. Notes: Ouzo is a widely available anise-flavored liqueur from Greece. Ingredients:
4 cups chicken broth |
1 cup orzo |
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided |
1 teaspoon lemon zest |
2 tablespoons lemon juice |
1 bunch chives, chopped |
1 teaspoon salt, divided |
1/4 cup ouzo |
1 rosemary sprig (4 in.), leaves removed and minced |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined shrimp |
4 medium zucchini |
4 long or 8 short skewers |
Directions:
1. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for medium-high heat (you can hold your hand at grill level only 3 to 4 seconds).
2. In a medium pot, bring chicken broth and 2 cups water to a boil. Add orzo and cook until tender to the bite, about 8 minutes. In a medium bowl, mix 1 tbsp. olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, chives, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Drain orzo and transfer to bowl; toss with lemon mixture. Cover and set aside until ready to serve.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine 2 tbsp. olive oil, ouzo, rosemary, 1/2 tsp. salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and toss. Set aside for 15 minutes.
4. Trim ends off zucchini and cut on the bias into long, oval, 1/4-in.-thick slices. Brush slices with remaining 1 tbsp. olive oil and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 tsp. salt. Set aside.
5. Drain shrimp, reserving marinade, and thread onto skewers.
6. Grill zucchini slices and shrimp skewers, covered, 3 minutes. Turn slices and skewers over, brush shrimp with reserved marinade, cover, and cook until zucchini is soft and browned and shrimp is pink and starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately, with lemon orzo on the side.
7. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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