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Orzo and Shrimp Salad with Asparagus
Photo: Anna Pelzer

Orzo and Shrimp Salad with Asparagus

13 ingredients 20 min + 20 min 6 servings openrecipes
Orzo and Shrimp Salad with Asparagus

This easy salad is bright with flavor and can be a side or entrée.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

599
Calories
37g
Protein
16g
Fat
82g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pasta 1 cup cooked (140g) 220
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Honey 1 tbsp (21g) 64
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Asparagus 6 spears (90g) 27
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 12 extra-large shrimp
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 quarts water
  • 8 ounces orzo pasta
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey mustard
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

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