LEMON ORZO SUMMER SALAD WITH SHRIMP

This lemon orzo salad is giving me major summer vibes. Loaded with tender shrimp, savory veggies, and a generous squeeze of lemon juice, you'll want to make this refreshing pasta dish again and again!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup cooked orzo

• 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1-2 lemons, juiced

• 1 small bunch asparagus, cut into 1” pieces

• 3/4 cup frozen sweet peas

• 1/2 white onion, chopped

• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

• 2 tbsp minced garlic

• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp fresh dill

• 1 tsp red pepper flakes

• Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté shrimp in butter, a squeeze of lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. (I also seasoned with lemon pepper and paprika.) Set aside once cooked.

2. In that same skillet, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat, add onion and cook until golden.

3. Add asparagus and peas. Once asparagus is almost tender (about 7-8 minutes), add minced garlic and stir. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

4. In a large bowl, mix together cooked orzo, shrimp, veggie mix, feta, dill, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and a few generous squeezes of lemon juice. Stir, season with salt and pepper, and serve!

I prefer mine slightly chilled with extra lemon.