Best Big Daddys Lemon Pepper Orzo Recipes

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LEMON PEPPER ORZO



Lemon Pepper Orzo image

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup orzo
2 lemons, juiced
1/4 cup cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons mascarpone
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons fresh chives
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a medium saute pan, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until liquid is almost absorbed and orzo is tender. Turn heat off.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper, if necessary, and serve.

BIG DADDY'S LEMON PEPPER ORZO



Big Daddy's Lemon Pepper Orzo image

I got this from the Food Network:Big Daddy's House:Catch of the Day with Aaron McCarty. This gets nice and creamy like risotto! I tweaked it just a little.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Greek

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
1 cup orzo pasta
2 lemons, juice of
1/4 cup cream
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons cream cheese (or mascarpone)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons fresh chives
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a medium saute pan, bring the stock to a boil.
  • Add the orzo and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until liquid is almost absorbed and orzo is tender. Turn off heat.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.4, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 45.3, Sodium 177.8, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 9

CREAMY LEMON-PEPPER ORZO WITH GRILLED CHICKEN



Creamy Lemon-Pepper Orzo with Grilled Chicken image

If you love risotto but want something quicker, this simple orzo takes half the time. Rich cheese and cream are switched out for tangy Greek yogurt and goat cheese for equally satisfying creaminess. Sweet green peas, fragrant fresh tarragon and basil scream spring--though this dish is a year-round classic. Get your fork--and appetite--ready.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt, at room temperature
1 large clove garlic, minced
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup whole-wheat or other whole-grain orzo
1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed and patted dry
2 ounces finely crumbled goat cheese, at room temperature
4 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as basil and tarragon

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil; prepare a grill or grill pan for medium heat.
  • Whisk together the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of the oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined.
  • Rub the chicken thighs with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Grill until nicely marked and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let stand for at least 5 minutes.
  • Add the orzo to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions for al dente, stirring in the peas during the last minute of cooking. Drain the orzo and peas, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Stir the orzo and peas into the yogurt mixture, along with the goat cheese, 3 tablespoons of the herbs and at least 3/4 cup of the cooking liquid, until well combined. Transfer to a platter.
  • Thinly slice the chicken and arrange on top of the orzo. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and the remaining 1 tablespoon herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calorie, Fat 9.5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 50 milligrams, Sodium 266 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 4 grams

ORZO WITH LEMON AND PARSLEY



Orzo With Lemon and Parsley image

Simple orzo recipe, prepared like risotto. Original recipe by Pam Anderson, published in the Washington Post, June 7, 2000.

Provided by Bolistoli

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon salt
8 ounces orzo pasta (about 1 1/3 cups)
2 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

  • For a version that is not quite so rich, you may omit the Parmesan cheese.
  • In a large saucepan, bring 1 quart of water to a boil.
  • Add the salt and orzo and cook until the orzo is tender and has absorbed almost all of the cooking liquid, 8 to 9 minutes.
  • Stir in the butter, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest and juice and parsley.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.9, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 21.9, Sodium 751.3, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 10.4

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