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Grilled Harissa Shrimp & Orzo Bowls

These Grilled Harissa Shrimp & Orzo Bowls are served with a variety of grilled summer vegetables tossed in a light, lemony and herb-filled serving of orzo.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Pasta
Servings: 4 bowls

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked orzo
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil finely chopped
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped sundried tomatoes
  • 1 small zucchini quartered
  • 1 small red pepper chopped
  • 1 small bunch asparagus
  • 1 cob of corn grilled and sliced
  • 1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes sliced
  • 2 avocados halved and grilled
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped

Harissa Shrimp

  • 1 package bamboo skewers
  • 1 lb shrimp
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp harissa
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat BBQ to med-high heat.
  • Mix together the marinade for the shrimp and de-shell shrimp. Marinate for at least 15 min before sticking eight of them at a time onto bamboo skewers. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package directions and prepare vegetables. Once orzo is cooked, toss in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, basil, thyme, oregano, red chili flakes, salt and pepper. Add sundried tomatoes, zucchini and red pepper and cook over med-high heat for about 5 min.
  • Add shrimp skewers, corn and asparagus to the grill, coating asparagus and corn in a bit of olive oil for cooking. Grill everything for about 3-4 min per side. Add avocado halfway through, cooking for 3-4 min.
  • Remove everything from the grill. Slice corn off the cob and toss with orzo mixture. Plate orzo mixture with shrimp skewers, asparagus stalks, one half of an avocado and sliced cherry tomatoes. Garnish with fresh basil and feta cheese and enjoy!