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Orzo with Crab and Artichoke

Executive chef Michael Psilakis, at Dona in New York City, recommends piling leftovers of this dish over greens for an easy next-day salad.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1

jar (6 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and blotted

3

tablespoons white wine vinegar

1

shallot, coarsely chopped

2

cloves garlic

1

teaspoon Dijon mustard

2

large basil leaves

1

/2 teaspoon dried oregano

3

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1

/2 pound orzo

3

/4 pound 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

tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

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Preparation

  1. 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.

Nutrition Per Serving

Nutritional analysis per serving: 449 calories
16.6 g fat (2 g saturated)
52.5 g carbs
5.3 g fiber
24.6 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self