Shrimp With Mint Orzo

Name: Shrimp With Mint Orzo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 Cups
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta; 1 pinch salt; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb medium shrimp, prepared and cut into 3 pieces; 1 large roma tomato, chopped; 1 medium red onion, chopped very fine; 3/4 cup feta cheese; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne

Submitted by yibbityibbit

"I use this wonderful salad to accompany grilled chicken breast. It's got lots of different flavors and it's special enough for company."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 14
Yields:: 8 Cups

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ cups orzo pasta
1 pinch salt
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb medium shrimp, prepared and cut into 3 pieces
1 large roma tomato, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped very fine
³⁄₄ cup feta cheese
¹⁄₂ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
¹⁄₈ teaspoon cayenne

directions

Cook orzo with bay leaf.
Drain and remove leaf.
Sautee shrimp in 1 TBSP olive oil.
Toss all ingredients and serve at any temperature. We especially like this served warm.

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yibbityibbit

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I'm a work from home mom with a bunch of kids! I like to garden and make canned goodies to enjoy all winter long. Our kids are athletes, so I stay very busy just trying to keep up.

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