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Seafood Orzo Salad Recipe
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Seafood Orzo Salad Recipe

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound orzo
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups clam juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 yellow peppers julienned
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 1½ pounds shrimp peeled & deveined
  • 1 pound bay scallops
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Combine the water, claim juice, and a pinch of salt in a large pot and bring to boil.
  • Add orzo and cook until al dente (about 12 minutes).
  • Drain into a large bowl, retaining about ½ cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, as the pasta is cooking, sauté onion in olive oil over med-high heat in a sauté pan for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add peppers, cover and cook for approximately 5 minutes or until peppers are cooked but not soft.
  • Add chicken stock and ½ cup of the liquid that the orzo is cooking in.
  • Add the scallops. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Then add shrimp. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until shrimp and scallops are cooked to your liking.
  • Add cilantro, parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Combine with the orzo, mix, and refrigerate.