Parmesan Lemon Orzo Food

LEMON ORZO

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons salt and the orzo. Return the water to a boil and simmer uncovered for 9 to 11 minutes, until the orzo is al dente. Drain.
• Transfer the orzo to a bowl and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Fold in the feta and serve hot.

MY COPYCAT SHRIMP PAESANO

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 400º F.
• Soak shrimp in half& half for 30 minutes.
• Drain shrimp and dust lightly in flour.
• Sauté shrimp for 5 minutes on one side.
• You will have to do in batches so that you do not overcrowd.
• Do not turn shrimp.
• Remove shrimp and place in a baking dish, sautéd side down, and place in pre-heated oven.
• Turn to BROIL and broil for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix egg yolk and lemon juice in half the butter and stir over low heat until butter is melted; take off heat.
• Add garlic and remaining butter and return pan to heat. Stir briskly until butter melts and sauce thickens.
• (Add a small amount of half& half to thicken more if you like.) Add chives and parsley.
• Pool sauce in plates and top with shrimp.
• Serve immediately.

LEMON PARMESAN ORZO

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Transfer to a small bowl; drizzle with oil. Stir in remaining ingredients.

LEMON-GARLIC PARMESAN ORZO

Steps:

• In a saucepan bring the water with bouillon powder to a boil; add in orzo and cook uncovered until tender stirring a couple times to prevent sticking; drain and place into a bowl.
• In another saucepan melt butter over medium heat; add in garlic and cook stirring for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat, add in the cooked pasta, lemon rind and lemon juice; stir until combined.
• Mix in Parmesan cheese, then season with black pepper and salt if desired.

ORZO WITH LEMON AND PARSLEY

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.