Meals Matter

orzo with crab and artichoke

Contributed By: sbourbon
SELF | November 2006

Ingredients

1 jar (6 oz) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and blotted

3 tbsp White wine vinegar

1 Shallot, coarsely chopped

2 cloves Garlic

1 tsp Dijon mustard

2 Large basil leaves

1/2 tsp Dried oregano

3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 lb Orzo

3/4 lb Jumbo lump crabmeat

1 pint Cherry tomatoes, halved

10 Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced into thin strips

1/4 cup Minced chives

2 tbsp Chopped flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Coarsely chop all but 4 artichoke hearts; set aside hearts. Place remaining hearts in a blender. Add vinegar, shallot, garlic, mustard, basil and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Turn on blender and slowly add oil until dressing is emulsified; set aside. Add orzo to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta and then rinse under cold water. Drain again and transfer to a bowl; add crabmeat, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, chives, parsley, reserved artichoke and dressing; toss. Divide among 4 plates. Leftovers are also delicious chilled.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Fish
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Lunch
Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 449
Total Fat: 16.6
Saturated Fat: 2
Carbohydrates: 52.5
Protein: 24.6
Fiber: 5.3