Orzo with Grilled Shrimp, Summer Vegetables, and Pesto Vinaigrette Recipe | Epicurious

Orzo with Grilled Shrimp, Summer Vegetables, and Pesto Vinaigrette Recipe | Epicurious

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Serve this cold or at room temperature—perfect for a picnic or barbecue.

Keywords

  • orzo
  • shrimp
  • zucchini
  • heirloom tomato
  • mozzarella
  • main
  • starter
  • grilling
  • summer
  • bon appétit
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces orzo (about 1 1/3 cups)
  • 6 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided
  • 2 medium zucchini or summer squash (about 9 ounces total), cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 1 red or yellow bell pepper, quartered
  • 3 tablespoons purchased pesto
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 2 heirloom tomatoes (8 to 10 ounces total), cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves plus sprigs for garnish
  • 1 8-ounce ball fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

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