Saturday, May 23, 2009

Let your tastebuds fall in love with Roasted Sprimp and Orzo...




Company coming this Memorial Day weekend? Don't want to stand over the hot BBQ when it is almost 100 degrees outside? Then try this refreshing recipe from Ina Garten's cookbook Barefoot Contessa at home. This Roasted Shrimp and Orzo can be prepared a day in advance leaving you free time to relax before your company arrives.

The recipe requires time in the kitchen but the end result is so worth all the chopping. It makes a large amount and would serve 4-6 easily. If I was making this recipe for two I would cut the recipe in half. I served this with a loaf of french bread and a bottle of white wine.

I would definitely decrease the amount of dill. I used half the amount of dill the recipe called for and it was still very strong. Salt seems to be heavy handed in this recipe so I decreased the amount of salt because the Feta cheese is salty enough.

You can find this recipe on foodnetwork.com if you do not own Ina's cookbook. If you enjoy cooking then I recommend that you purchase this delightful cookbook.

Would I make this again?
YES, because it was so colorful & tasty & can be prepared ahead of time.
Mangia!

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29 comments:

  1. Eclectic Chic StyleMay 23, 2009 at 2:41 AM

    That looks yummy!! Thanks for sharing what you thought of the recipe, I'm going to have to check out the recipe, sounds wonderful!
    Have a wonderful Saturday!
    ♥ Teresa

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  2. Noe Noe Girl...A Queen of all Trades.May 23, 2009 at 4:02 AM

    That looks wonderful! I love shrimp,feta and dill!

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  3. Ciao Chow LindaMay 23, 2009 at 4:31 AM

    I'm going to put that on my list of things to make this week. Looks and sounds great.

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  4. GingerMay 23, 2009 at 4:42 AM

    Joyce

    I have the cookbook! Thanks for the recommendations about the dill and salt. I will definitely make a mental note when I make this dish. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful holiday weekend.

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  5. Patricia @ ButterYumMay 23, 2009 at 5:11 AM

    Thanks so much for reviewing this recipe... I questioned that amount of salt (because of the feta) when I watched her make it on TV. I'll make a note of your suggestions and look forward to serving this dish sometime this summer. Thanks again!

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  6. AnonymousMay 23, 2009 at 6:01 AM

    Ina Ina Ina. You love her too. I have not made this one, but we love orzo and feta, so I am going to make when my son comes back in a couple of weeks. I shall heed your advice about the dill and the salt. Thanks Joyce!

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  7. JustineMay 23, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    OMG, the combo of dill, feta and shrimp sounds soooooooooooooo good!!!!!!!!!!

    Justine :o )

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  8. BetzieMay 23, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    I adore INA!!! This looks scrumptious!!! Thanks so much...it does look very colorful and refreshing! xo

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  9. SmilingSallyMay 23, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    Oh my, that looks good!

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  10. susanMay 23, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    Shrimp and orzo sound great together! Thanks for the picture of Flags in too! Happy Memorial Day!

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  11. imjacobsmomMay 23, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    If it comes from Ina's cookbook - it's got to be good, right? This looks and sounds delicious! ~ Robyn

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  12. ShirleyMay 23, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    This looks really good. I don't have her cookbook but I find I don't really use cookbooks as much since I'm on the internet. I find plenty of delicious recipes in blogland. I have a couple of books I fall back on once in a while though.

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  13. Linda LouMay 23, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    Another great Ina recipe-i just saw that episode recently, I have all of Ina's cookbooks and everything she makes is just so darn good, especially things with lots of cream and butter!

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  14. Cathy~Mille FleurMay 23, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    Oh my!!! I wish I had a plate of this right now!!! Don't you just love Ina?!!! Everything she makes is fantastic!!!

    Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!!!
    XOXO
    Cathy

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  15. SueMay 23, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    You'll have to make this the next time all the bloggers get together for lunch...I love shrimp and dill...not so much the Feta cheese...I can pick that out!! I Love INA.....

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  16. AnonymousMay 23, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    I can just smell the delicious aroma now!!

    I have an award for you, Joyce! Please stop by and see what it is....

    Hugs, Lynn

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  17. Fifi FlowersMay 23, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    That looks DIVINE!!! I can taste it!

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  18. AnonymousMay 23, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    Oh Wow!!! I bet this tastes wonderful. I love shrimp!!

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  19. JennyMay 23, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    This looks wonderful! Have a great weekend at the beach!

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  20. AnonymousMay 23, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    What a great sounding recipe.
    Your Memorial Day post yesterday prompted me to get Nalley in the car and go to our Ga. Nat. Cemetery to take some photos. We got there just at sunset (even though it was a little cloudy). Driving up to the entrance with all those flags blowing was very powerful.
    God bless all our troops.

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  21. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMay 23, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    Hi Joyce

    I love Ina Gartens' recipes ... and shrimp is one of my favorites!
    I'm growing dill this year..can't wait to use it in a dish like this.
    Happy Memorial Day weekend!
    X0 Pat

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  22. koraleeMay 23, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    Now that looks very very good...shrimp and dill yum!! Thanks for visiting my blog..thought i would pop in and say hi and i am so glad i did...found a great salad!!! Can't wait to read some more of your lovely blog.

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  23. Bumble Bee CottageMay 24, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    Hi Joyce, this salad looks delicious. I haven’t gotten around to scouting this book out on Amazon.com as yet but every time I read about it on your blog it reminds me to do so; whether I will or not is another matter entirely but at least I am reminded ;) I hope you have a lovely stress free weekend and manage to kick back and put the old tootsies up.

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  24. ann lowMay 24, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    Hello Joyce,
    what is orzo? is it a type of cheese?
    thanks visiting my blog and please do come often and drop a few lines.
    thank you.

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  25. JudiMay 24, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday
    That dish looks so delish!! yum. I will definately give that recipe a try. mmmmm
    have a lovely weekend and come back and visit again..
    Judi

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  26. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaMay 24, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    May you have a wonderful Memorial day weekend my friend...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  27. ann lowMay 24, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    Hi Joyce,
    I have added you to my following list...so please keep in touch.
    bye

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  28. Mid-Atlantic MarthaMay 24, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    Looks wonderful and I always love things you can prepare ahead.

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  29. AnonymousMay 24, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    Oh, my goodness! My tiny mouth is watering! This looks and sounds so good! We get fresh shrimp here so often and I'm going to try this.

    Joyce, if you'll email me SheWilliamson@aol.com I'll be happy to tell you how to post large photos!
    BE a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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