Orzo Salad with Shrimp and Asparagus

Name: Orzo Salad with Shrimp and Asparagus
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked orzo pasta; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 2 teaspoons grainy mustard; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme , chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 bunch asparagus , sliced into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1 pound shrimp , peeled and deveined; salt, pepper, and cayenne , to taste; 2 cloves garlic , minced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes , halved