Description
Juicy lemon dill grilled shrimp served over tender orzo with caramelized roasted vegetables, a bright and satisfying dinner that feels like sunshine on a plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup orzo, dry
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fine sea salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium high and oven to 425°F (220°C). Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo.
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper. Toss and marinate 10 to 15 minutes.
- On a large baking sheet, toss bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red onion with 2 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread in an even layer.
- Roast vegetables for 18 to 22 minutes, tossing once, until tender and lightly caramelized.
- Meanwhile, cook orzo until al dente according to package directions. Drain, then toss with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt to prevent sticking.
- Grill shrimp 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque with light char marks.
- Assemble by combining roasted veggies and orzo on a platter, top with grilled shrimp, sprinkle with extra dill, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use large shrimp so they stay juicy and easy to grill.
- Skewer shrimp for effortless flipping on the grill.
- Save a splash of pasta water to loosen orzo if it clings.
- Roast at high heat so vegetables caramelize instead of steaming.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg
Keywords: lemon dill shrimp, grilled shrimp orzo, roasted vegetables pasta, healthy shrimp dinner, weeknight seafood recipe