Lemon Pepper Orzo

Recipe courtesy Aaron McCargo Jr.

Show: Big Daddy's HouseEpisode: Big Fresh Catch

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (22)

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 20 min

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

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Erin Jersey City , NJ 02-09-2010
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A little too lemony
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I made this tonight and overall it is a good recipe BUT 2 lemons and zest is too much! I will make it again and cut back on... the lemon juice and/or zest. Also used cream cheese instead of marscapone...it was all I had! Read more
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jennifer norwell, MA 12-30-2009
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Love it
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a super tasty, super easy recipe. I love the lemon taste! I substituted fresh ricotta for mascarpone. Great
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M Midland, MI 06-16-2009
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This is YUMMM MMMMY
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this twice and I think it might be addictive. I don't use two lemons because I'm afraid it'll be too puckery. I... love the slight lemon flavor. Each time I've made it I use more, so maybe I'll get up to close to it. But I'm sure not two whole lemons for on recipe. I don't ever have mascarpone cheese, but I've use a little dab of cream cheese. I tripeled the recipe the last time I made it because I was making it for a crowd. It made way too much, but we'll eat it anyway. I can snack on this stuff. I love Big Daddy! Read more
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Jessica Amston, CT 06-13-2009
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I love Lemon! I love Pepper! I love Aaron!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was simple, delicious and satisfying! Keep 'em coming Big Daddy!
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susan danvers, MA 06-07-2009
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my man loved it
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

great lemon flavor
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Kate Charleston, SC 05-28-2009
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Comforting, easy, and delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this recipe! It took no time to make at all and tasted fabulous. I made it exactly according to the recipe, though I... do agree with all the reviews that suggest cutting back (a little) on the lemon juice. I think the important thing to remember is that if you are using larger, conventional lemons you should probably juice just one, but if you choose to use smaller, organic lemons try juicing two. As for the pepper, grind a little bit in at first, taste, and keep adding until you achieve the flavor you like. Don't just throw in a whole spoon-full all at once.Read more