Lemon Basil Shrimp Skewers

🥘 Ingredients

• avocado
  2 unit
• basil
  ½ ounce
• butter
  2 tbsp
• garlic
  4 clove
• grape tomatoes
  8 oz
• lemon
  2 unit
• olive oil
  2 tbsp
• orzo pasta
  12 oz
• paper towel
• pepper
• salt
• shrimp
  20 oz
• white wine vinegar
  4 tbsp
• wooden skewers
  8 unit

🍳 Cookware

• wide bowl
• large pot
• medium bowl
• small pot
• large bowl
• medium bowl
• baking sheet

1. 

   1

   Wash and dry all produce. Preheat broiler or grill to high. Place wooden skewers in a wide bowl to soak. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Halve grape tomatoes lengthwise. Mince or grate garlic . Zest lemon until you have ½ tsp zest, then cut into halves. Pick basil leaves from stems; discard stems. Finely chop leaves.

   wooden skewers: 8 unit, grape tomatoes: 8 oz, garlic: 4 clove, lemon: 2 unit, basil: ½ ounce
2. 

   2

   Place tomatoes and white wine vinegar in a medium bowl . Season with salt and pepper . Toss to coat, then set aside to marinate. Once water is boiling, add orzo pasta to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 6-8 minutes ⏱️ 8 minutes . Drain.

   white wine vinegar: 4 tbsp, salt, pepper, orzo pasta: 12 oz
3. 

   3

   Melt 1 TBSP of butter in a small pot over medium heat. Stir in half the basil and a squeeze of lemon. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.

   butter: 2 tbsp
4. 

   4

   Drain vinegar from tomatoes. Halve, pit, and scoop flesh from avocado , then cut into cubes. Once orzo is ready, add it to a large bowl along with tomatoes, avocado, remaining basil, a large drizzle of olive oil , and a squeeze of lemon. Season with salt and pepper.

   avocado: 2 unit, olive oil: 2 tbsp
5. 

   5

   Rinse shrimp and pat dry with a paper towel . In another medium bowl , toss shrimp, a drizzle of olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove skewers from water. Thread shrimp onto skewers and place on a baking sheet . Broil until opaque and firm, 3-4 minutes ⏱️ 4 minutes , flipping halfway through. TIP: If grilling, place on grates over direct heat and grill until cooked through, 3-4 minutes ⏱️ 4 minutes .

   shrimp: 20 oz, paper towel
6. 

   6

   Divide orzo salad between plates. Top with shrimp skewers. Drizzle with lemon sauce and serve.