Grilled Shrimp Skewers
with Orzo, Zucchini and PeppersCalories
:
700 kcalProtein
:
36g proteinTotal
:
30 minutesDifficulty
:
MediumFamily Friendly
Allergens:
- Shrimp
- Wheat
- Egg
- Mustard
- Sulphites
- Wheat
- Mustard
- Crustaceans
- Fish
- Milk
- Sesame
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
- Egg
Marinate and skewer shrimp up for a fun summer supper! This orzo dish is a grilled twist on pasta salad with grilled and chopped veggies and lemon!
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
Serving amount
285 g
Shrimp
(Contains: Shrimp)
170 g
Orzo
(Contains: Wheat)
1 unit(s)
Zucchini
1 unit(s)
Sweet Bell Pepper
1 unit(s)
Lemon
1 unit(s)
Garlic, cloves
2 tbsp
Mayonnaise
(Contains: Egg, Mustard May be present: Sulphites, Wheat, Mustard, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Sesame, Soy)
2 tbsp
Tomato Sauce Base
(May be present: Wheat, Crustaceans, Soy, Milk, Sesame, Fish, Sulphites, Mustard, Egg)
1 tbsp
Mediterranean Spice Blend
(May be present: Soy, Sulphites, Wheat, Egg, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sesame)
6 unit(s)
Wooden Skewers
Not included in your delivery
¼ tsp
Salt*
¼ tsp
Pepper*
2 tbsp
Oil*
Nutrition Values
Calories700 kcal
Fat28 g
Saturated Fat4 g
Carbohydrate80 g
Sugar9 g
Dietary Fiber8 g
Protein36 g
Cholesterol190 mg
Sodium1410 mg
Trans Fat0.1 g
Potassium850 mg
Calcium125 mg
Iron4 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Utensils
•Strainer
•Medium Pot
•Measuring Spoons
•Measuring Cups
•Zester
•Small Bowl
•Medium Bowl
•Aluminum Foil
Cooking Steps
1
- Add orzo to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min.
- Drain and return orzo to the same pot, off heat. Add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then stir to coat. (TIP: We love to use olive oil in this recipe!) Cover and set aside.
- Meanwhile, soak skewers in water for at least 5 min.
2
- Meanwhile, cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Core, then quarter pepper.
- Add zucchini, peppers and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil to a plate. Season with 1 tsp (2 tsp) Mediterranean Spice Blend, salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Peel, then finely grate garlic.
- Zest, then juice half the lemon. Cut remaining lemon into wedges.
- Add mayo, half the lemon zest, 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) garlic and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) water to a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
3
- Combine tomato sauce base, remaining garlic, remaining Mediterranean Spice Blend and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil in a medium bowl.
- Drain, rinse and pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper, then add to bowl with marinade. Toss to fully coat each shrimp.
- Drain skewers, then thread shrimp onto skewers. Place assembled shrimp skewers on a plate to bring to the grill.
- Discard any excess marinade.
4
- Add peppers to the grill. Close lid and grill, flipping once, until tender, 3-5 min per side.
- Add zucchini to the grill. Close lid and grill, flipping once, until tender, 2-3 min per side.
- Transfer grilled veggies to the same plate to cool slightly.
5
- Add shrimp skewers to other side of the grill. Close lid and grill for 1-3 min per side, until opaque.** (NOTE: Don't overcrowd your grill! Grill shrimp once veggies are done if there isn't enough space on the grill.)
- Transfer shrimp skewers to a clean plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.
6
- Roughly chop zucchini and peppers.
- Add chopped veggies, lemon juice and remaining lemon zest to the pot with orzo. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
- Divide grilled veggie orzo between bowls.
- Remove shrimp from skewers, then arrange over bowls.
- Drizzle lemon aioli over top.
- Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if desired.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many loved the dish, especially the shrimp and grilled veggies, though some found the orzo bland and suggested adding pesto or feta for more flavor.
- Ease of prep: While tasty, several noted it was time-consuming to prepare, particularly skewering the shrimp. Some found the instructions confusing or out of order.
- Suggestions: Consider adding feta cheese for extra Mediterranean flair. For those without grills, provide alternative cooking methods like pan-frying or air frying.
- Portions: Generous shrimp portions were appreciated, but some wanted more veggies or found the orzo amount excessive.
- Versatility: The dish works well hot or cold, and leftovers were enjoyed. Some successfully adapted it for stovetop or oven cooking.
