Shrimp Orzo* Salad

Take this to your next party, and watch it disappear:
(8 servings - about 2 qts.)

8 oz. dry orzo* pasta
1 cup diced celery
1 cup finely diced green onion*
1 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1 cup finely diced jicama*  
1 cup finely diced hearts of palm*
2 t. minced garlic
2-3 cups light* mayo.
2 t. fresh lemon juice*
2-3 "shots" Tabasco sauce*
1 oz. minced fresh dill
1 oz. minced fresh lemon* basil
1 T. or less Kosher* salt
1 lb. baby shrimp
Fresh dill fronds*
Belgian Endive leaves*
Lemon slices*

Blanch pasta in boiling water for 9 mins. Rinse in cold water. In a large bowl combine all other ingredients except Endive and toss with pasta. Cover and chill for flavors to combine. Stir well, top with dill fronds, and serve in Endive leaves with lemon slices on the side.

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