Honey Mustard & Feta Spring Orzo Salad With Buttery Garlic Shrimp

A refreshing orzo salad with honey mustard dressing, feta, and buttery garlic shrimp, perfect for spring and summer.

By @everything_delish

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Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 package orzo
• 1 handful arugula
• 1 cup snap peas
• 1 cup peas
• 1 small bunch asparagus
• 1 cup feta
• 0.5 cup mint
• 0.25 cup basil
• 1 lemon lemon zest
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste pepper
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 lb shrimp
• 0.25 cup white wine
• 0.5 lemon lemon juice
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste pepper
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp basil
• 1.5 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 0.5 cup olive oil
• 1 small lemon lemon juice
• 1 small lemon lemon zest
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, arugula, snap peas, peas, asparagus, feta, mint, basil, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add olive oil.
4. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
5. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side.
6. Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, and cook for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. To make the dressing, whisk together Dijon mustard, grated garlic, mayonnaise, chopped basil, honey, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, and zest in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Pour the dressing over the orzo salad and toss to combine.
9. Serve the orzo salad topped with the buttery garlic shrimp.