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 (20)

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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!

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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.

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  Calli Roseville, CA 05-27-2009

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  So great!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  This is one of the best recipes I have made in a long time! I could have ate it all myself! Its quick & easy!

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  Melissa Lawton, OK 05-25-2009

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  Good side dish

  Rated: 4 stars out of 5

  Read the reviews first so I cut back on the lemon. Added more after the fact because I love the lemon flavor and it seemed lacking with just one lemon. Also added a little more pepper. Very quick and easy to make and will again.

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  Deb Bloomingdale, IL 05-24-2009

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  easy and tasty

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  Very easy and full of favor

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  laura waverly, OH 05-21-2009

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  Very Good

  Rated: 3 stars out of 5

  Just made this a couple of days ago along with the salmon. I'm glad I read the reviews prior. If I had used the recipe amount of lemon, it would have been waay too much!! So I just juiced one lemon and still didn't use all of that. It was a big hit and will make again. Also, I used less pepper. I know it is called "Lemon Pepper Orzo" but I really didn't want to use a whole tablespoon of pepper for that specific amount of orzo. I'm rating this on AARON'S recipe which is what everyone should do. When we change a recipe, how can we rate the chef with our versions?? I rate MY version a *five*

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  Pauline Methuen, MA 05-21-2009

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  FANFREAKINTASTIC!!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  I finally got around to making this for my family after seeing Aaron make it one Sat morning. Everybody flipped!! We are lemon lovers and I added some extra zest. This dish is indescribabley delicious and will go with seafood, chicken, just about anything.

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  Susan West Columbia, TX 04-24-2009

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  My new fave comfort food

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  This is my new dish that I can't get enough of! I've already made it about 4 times, which is quite often because I live alone and don't cook all that much any more!! I guess my tastes are weird, because I think the lemon amount is perfect, and fresh lemon is definitely better than bottled juice. I use 1 T. course ground pepper, and while it is very peppery, it's OK for me. But I like hot and spicy. My mouth waters just thinking about it.

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  Monica new york, NY 03-29-2009

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  I loved this dish

  Rated: 4 stars out of 5

  it was quick, easy and delicious. but dont make the same mistake i did substituting the same amount of ground pepper for the cracked pepper. i can't eat it because it was waaaaay too peppery now. ;( but next time I know and am ready to dive in!

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  Andee Lake Worth, FL 03-07-2009

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  LOVED this recipe

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  When making this I figured one lemon would be enough. It was perfect. I shared some of my left overs with a co-worker. She said she was kinda full from her bagel and would probably only take a few bits. I came back 5 minutes later. Her plate was clean. ;D

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  Wanda Roanoke, VA 03-02-2009

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  Too Lemony

  Rated: 3 stars out of 5

  I did not read the reviews before trying this recipe. It was waaaaay too lemony. I will make it again and use only 1 tablespoon of lemon or omit it entirely. The zest of lemon may be enough.

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  Kim Allentown, PA 02-23-2009

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  ADDICTIVE,Yummy dish!!!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  This is the second time in less than a week that I made this dish. I do agree, less lemon juice is best. I measured and used 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. It was perfect. Do not be afraid of the lemon. Thats why its called Lemon Pepper Orzo. It really addes that extra punch to your bite. I do have to note that I rewatched this episode ad I noticed when Arron takes a bit he makes a pucker face...which means to much lemon. So adjust for your taste but don't stay away from the recipe or the lemon. You will love it!

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  Linda Lansing, MI 02-22-2009

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  Good with Less Lemon

  Rated: 4 stars out of 5

  This was good but still too lemony like others have said. I had made a similar type recipe from Giada about 6 months ago and it was way too lemony also. I thought this was worth trying since it looked so good on TV but will leave out the lemon next time. I only used the juice from one lemon and the zest.

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  Fritz Houston, TX 02-21-2009

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  KaPowee!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  I was scared to use the juice of two lemons AND the zest because of the other reviews, but if you like a true "lemon pepper" taste, follow exactly! phenomenal dish!

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  ayanna boothwyn, PA 02-17-2009

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  Excellet

  Rated: 4 stars out of 5

  This was a fabulous, quick and easy side dish. My family loved it so much I made it again the next evening. I also did not use the lemon so I have no complaints.

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  Wendy Wernersville, PA 02-15-2009

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  Awesome!!!!

  Rated: 4 stars out of 5

  This was just as Aaron promised- perfect comfort food- so happy I have leftovers to have with the Blackened Salmon tomorrow evening.

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  Tena Flint, MI 02-15-2009

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  It's A Winner!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  Made this tonight to go with pork chops and everyone loved it! I didn't add the lemon, so I can't say how it would have been had I added lemon. The only complaint from the family was there wasn't enough. We will be making this again.It's so easy yet taste like a million bucks!!

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  Jessica Waterford, MI 02-15-2009

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  Holy Lemon!!!

  Rated: 1 stars out of 5

  Waaayyyy too much lemon used in this recipe.... Could have been tasty, but need to tweek the lemon amount. Maybe half of what is recommended. My wife says even maybe a quarter of the amount!!

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