Lemon Shrimp & Orzo Salad

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whole-wheat orzo

  • 1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp (21-25 per pound), cut into bite-size pieces

  • 4 cups sugar snap peas, cut into bite-size pieces

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • Zest & juice of 1 lemon

  • ¼ cup finely chopped dill, plus more for garnish

  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

  1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add 8 ounces orzo and cook for 7 minutes. Add 1 pound shrimp and 4 cups peas and cook until the peas are tender and the shrimp are cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more. Drain.

  2. Meanwhile, whisk ¼ oil, lemon zest and juice, ¼ cup dill, 1 tablespoon shallot, 2 teaspoons mustard, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.

  3. Add the orzo, shrimp and peas to the bowl and toss to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature and garnished with more dill, if desired.