Orzo and Shrimp Main Dish, Snow Peas, Homemade Bread

Menu:  Orzo and shrimp main dish, Snow peas, Homemade Bread

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Orzo and shrimp main dish

Salad:  8oz. orzo (1-1/3cup), 6-1/2 T olive oil, divided, 4 T. red wine vinegar, divided, 2 med. zucchini or summer squash cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick slices, 1 red or yellow bell pepper - quartered, 3 T. pesto, 2 T. fresh lime juice, 1 lb. uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, 2 tomatoes, cored, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (2 cups), 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, 1 8oz. ball fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes.

     Cook orzo in salted water.  Drain.  Rinse with cold water; drain well.  Transfer to large bowl and toss w/1 T. oil.  

Oil Mixture: Whisk 2 T. oil and 2 T. vinegar in small bowl.  Brush zucchini and bell pepper with oil mixture, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Dressing:  Whisk pesto, lime juice, remaining 3-1/2 T oil, remaining 2 T. vinegar in small bowl. Place shrimp in medium bowl.  Add 2 T. pesto vinaigrette; toss to coat.

     Grill zucchini and bell pepper until crisp-tender; about 3 minutes per side for zucchini and 4 minutes per side for bell pepper.  Transfer to work surface.  Sprinkle shrimp with s/p; grill until charred and cooked through; 2-3 min. per side.  Place shrimp in bowl with Orzo.  Chop zucchini and bell pepper; add to bowl with orzo.  Add remaining vinaigreete, tomatoes, sliced basil, and mozzarella; toss to combine.  Season with s/p.

Snow Peas

Saute lightly with 1 T olive oil, chopped garlic and shallots.

Homemade Bread