Lemon Pepper Orzo

Aaron McCargo, Jr.

Recipe courtesy Aaron McCargo Jr.

Show: Big Daddy's HouseEpisode: Big Fresh Catch

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate This RecipeRead users' reviews (35)

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  • on April 17, 2012

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    This was a really good and simple recipe. As I read the other reviews, I also just used the juice of one lemon, but still found it too soupy. Next time I will only use 1 Tbsp of cream as opposed to 1/4.

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  • on October 31, 2011

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    OMG! Very creamy!! Made this for dinner and my family loved it! I added a little more Parmesan cheese but other than that prefect recipe!! I used half and half cream and it was great!! Enjoy!

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  • on July 22, 2011

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    what cream did everyone use? Is he reffering to sour cream, sweet cream? please help I want to make this asap

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  • on June 30, 2011

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    I tried the blackened Tilapia with the Lemon Pepper Orzo at a concert where Chef McCargo was doing a demo. This dish is OFF THE CHAIN! Excellent flavor, and all around amazing! My entire EMS crew loved it and we plan to cook it at the station soon.

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  • on June 20, 2011

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    Was fortunate enough to be at the Show Me Music & Arts Festival in Springfield, Mo when you made this Bro Aaron & even more fortunate to be offered the opportunity to taste it (I was the hefty fellow with the cane & straw cowbow hat that you invited up near the end. An exquisite dish. Excellent balance, but you've got to truly love big bold tastes. Not for the weak of palate. I WILL make this for my wife & I. Despite my handicaps, cooking is something I refuse to give up entirely. God bless you, my dear brother.

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  • on April 05, 2011

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    A delicious week night alternative to a long cooking risotto. This was sone while the pork chops finished in the oven. I agree with the comments regarding the use of one lemon's juice. Any more and it would have been too lemony. I also used half and half instead of cream. Definitely a keeper and will be a tasty addition to Easter dinner.

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  • on April 04, 2011

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    I've made this several times. It's always a winner with family and guests alike. Great with fish, beef & pork. I always substitute half & half for the heavy cream and a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little 'heat'. Sometimes I add a teaspoon of granulated garlic for a different twist.

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  • on March 08, 2011

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    All I can say is yum!! It was also a very quick and easy dish to prepare.

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  • on February 27, 2011

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    Big Daddy delivers the big flavors again! The consistency of the dish was similar to a risotto but so much easier. Loved it.

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  • on January 03, 2011

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    The BEST orzo that I've eaten in years! My daughter seved it with a blackened salmon and everyone at the table wanted seconds. This dish is a WINNER!

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