Shrimp Orzo Salad with Pesto

Orzo salad is loaded with Juicy shrimp, cherry tomatoes, arugula, and everything is tossed in fresh basil pesto.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup Dry Orzo
• 1 pound Medium Shrimp (Cleaned and deveined)
• 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
• 10 oz Cherry Tomatoes
• 2 cups Arugula
• 1/3 - 1/2 cup Fresh Pesto
• Parmesan to garnish
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
• Salt and Pepper to Taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook Orzo pasta as per package instructions. (Make sure to add enough salt to the water while cooking) . Darin and let it cool down completely.
2. 2Heat oil in a pan. Add shrimp to the pan, season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
3. 3Cut cherry tomatoes to half.
4. 4In a large mixing bowl, add orzo, arugula, halved tomatoes, and shrimp. Add 3-4 tablespoons of pesto. Toss everything well.
5. 5Serve with more pesto and parmesan shavings on top.