with orzo and avocado salad
1 Prep the ingredients: Wash and dry all produce. Preheat the
broiler or grill to high. If you do not have either, preheat the oven
to 500 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Soak the
skewers in a shallow dish of water. Core, seed, and dice the tomato.
Mince or grate the garlic. Zest, then halve the lemon. Finely chop
the basil leaves. Add the orzo to the boiling water and cook for 6-8
minutes, until al dente. Drain.
2 Marinate the tomatoes: Place the tomatoes and white wine
vinegar in a small bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss, then
set aside to marinate.
3 Make the lemon-basil butter: Heat 1 Tablespoon butter in a
small pot over medium heat. Once melted, remove from the heat and
stir in half the basil and a squeeze of lemon juice. Season with salt
and pepper.
4Toss the orzo salad: Drain the tomatoes. Halve, pit, and cube
the avocado. Once the orzo is ready, toss it into a large bowl with the
tomatoes, half the avocado, the remaining basil, a large drizzle of
olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon juice (to taste). Season with salt
and pepper. Tip: Eat the remaining avocado with your eggs in the
morning!
5 Cook the shrimp: Toss the shrimp in a medium bowl with a drizzle
of olive oil, the lemon zest, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Thread them onto the skewers and either broil on a baking sheet or
grill for 3-4 minutes, flipping once, until cooked through.
6 Plate: Serve the shrimp skewers on a bed of orzo & avocado
salad. Drizzle with the lemon-basil butter.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (438g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 2 Servings | ||
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Calories: 537 | ||
Calories from Fat: 135 (25%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 15g | 20 % | |
Saturated Fat 3.7g | 18 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 6.3g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 2.9g | ||
Cholesterol 285.2mg | 88 % | |
Sodium 262.3mg | 9 % | |
Potassium 924.6mg | 24 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 62.2g | 18 % | |
Dietary Fiber 6.9g | 27 % | |
Sugars, other 55.3g | ||
Protein 41.2g | 59 % | |
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Calories per serving: 537
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