Grilled Mexican Whites

Number of Servings: 
4
Ingredients: 
32 Ocean Garden Mexican white shrimp
Size 16/20 count peeled, peeled and deveined with tail on
32 12 inch bamboo skewers (soaked in water)
Orzo Pasta
1 pound orzo pasta (cooked aldente). Reserve
Sun-Dried Tomato Butter
1 lb unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (soaked in hot water to soften)
Arugula Oil
2 cups extra virgin olive oil
4 oz. fresh arugula
1 Tb. lemon juice
salt and pepper
Garnish
30 Kalamata olives
30 teardrop tomatoes
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions: 

Cook orzo aldente. Reserve.

For Sun-Dried Tomato Butter:
In Food Processor, puree butter and tomatoes until it has a whipped butter consistency. Reserve

For Arugula Oil:
In a food processor, add arugula. While machine is on, slowly add oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste; place in squeeze bottle. Reserve

Preheat grill until hot. Place shrimp on skewer in a “Ying Yang” design (tails and heads going opposite ways). Place skewers on grill and cook on both sides until done (about 3 minutes each side). Meanwhile, heat cooked orzo in a sauté pan. Stir in softened sun-dried tomato butter until a deep red color is achieved and butter is well mixed with pasta.

On a large dinner plate, mound the orzo pasta at the top of the plate. Place the grilled shrimp skewer in front, and against the pasta. Garnish with the crumbled feta cheese, kalamata olives, teardrop tomatoes, and drizzle all with arugula oil.
Source:

Courtesy,Ocean Garden
Chef Scott Boone
Mill Creek Country Club
Mill Creek, WA

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  • I am finally convinced that the cholesterol found in shrimp isn’t going to raise my blood cholesterol and may actually decrease my risk of heart disease.  Are there any other nutrients found in shrimp that can make me healthier?
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    Ralph C.

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We already know that shrimp is low in fat and calories. But if you are concerned about cholesterol, there is good news. You do not have to give up shrimp! Research shows and dietitians concur that the high percentage of "good fats" in shrimp reduces the impact of cholesterol. So enjoy shrimp as part of a balanced - and delicious - diet.