---
title: Cilantro Pesto Shrimp Over Orzo
servings: 2
category: main course
tags: garnish-and-gather,mediterranean,orzo,pesto,shrimp
source: Unknown
description: 
prep_time: 20 minutes
totalTime: PT20M
image: https://roux.roo.lol/recipe-images/cilantro-pesto-shrimp-over-orzo.webp
---

Juice HALF of @lemon{1} and cut remainder into wedges.

In a #food processor{} or #blender{}, combine @lemon juice{}, @cilantro{1/4 cup} & @parsley{1/4 cup} (stems and all), @white wine vinegar{1 tablespoon}, @garlic{1/4 teaspoon}, @slivered almonds{2 tablespoons}, 3 tablespoons @olive oil{}, @salt{1/4 teaspoon} & @pepper{}, then blend until smooth.

Bring a #pot{} of salted @water{} to a boil.

Dice @tomato{1 cup}.

Cut @summer squash{1 cup} in half lengthwise, then slice into thin half moons.

In a #mixing bowl{}, whisk together 2 tablespoons @olive oil{}, @sumac{1 tablespoon}, @brown sugar{1 teaspoon}, @paprika{1 teaspoon}, @red pepper flakes{1/4 teaspoon} & @salt{}.

Pat @shrimp{10 oz} dry and add to #mixing bowl{}, tossing to coat, then set aside.

Add @orzo{3/4 cup} to boiling @water{}, return to a boil and cook ~{7-9 minutes}, until al dente, then drain, return to #pot{} and set aside.

In a #sauté pan{}, heat 1 tablespoon @olive oil{} over medium-high.

Add @onion{1/3 cup} & @summer squash{} then cook ~{3 minutes}.

Add @tomatoes{} to veggies in pan and cook ~{2-4 minutes}, until @squash{} is just tender.

Stir veggies into drained @orzo{} and adjust seasoning to taste.

Heat the same pan used for veggies over medium-high, adding another tablespoon @oil{} if pan is dry.

Add @shrimp{} & @lemon{} wedges and sauté ~{3-5 minutes}, until cooked through, stirring halfway and scraping up any browned bits.

Divide @orzo{} between plates, then top with @shrimp{} along with any juices from the pan. Drizzle with pesto and garnish with @lemon{} wedges from the pan.