Lemon Basil Shrimp Skewers
with Orzo and Avocado Salad
We’re bringing back one of your favorite summer grilling recipes and inducting it into the HelloFresh Hall of Fame. These skewers were a big hit with you all last season because they make throwing shrimp on the barbie about as easy as can be. Plus, they’re drizzled in a lemon basil butter sauce that is as delightful as you’d expect it to be—let it dribble onto the orzo with avocado and tomatoes for the ultimate flavor experience.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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Ingredients
4 unit
Wooden Skewers
4 ounce
Grape Tomatoes
2 clove
Garlic
1 unit
Lemon
½ ounce
Basil
2 tablespoon
White Wine Vinegar
6 ounce
Orzo Pasta
(Contains Wheat)
1 unit
Avocado
10 ounce
Shrimp
(Contains Shellfish)
Not included in your delivery
1 tablespoon
Olive Oil
1 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains Milk)
Salt
Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Instructions
Wash and dry all produce. Preheat broiler or grill to high. Place skewers in a wide bowl to soak. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Halve 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.
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 to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 6-8 minutes. Drain.
Melt 1 TBSP 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.
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.
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, flipping halfway through. TIP: If grilling, place on grates over direct heat and grill until cooked through, 3-4 minutes.
Divide orzo salad between plates. Top with shrimp skewers. Drizzle with lemon sauce and serve.
