Grilled Meats and Vegetables over Saffron Orzo

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Total Time:
1 hr 50 min
Prep
30 min
Inactive
1 hr 0 min
Cook
20 min
Yield:
6 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

For marinade:

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice, from about 5 lemons
  • 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons smoked salt, or kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

For grill:

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine the marinade ingredients.

In a large bowl, combine half the marinade with the chicken breasts, chicken thighs, and shrimp. Toss to combine. Cover and let marinate for at least 1 hour. If marinating for longer than 1 hour, make sure to refrigerate.

Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Brush the corn with reserved unused marinade and wrap in foil. Toss the mushrooms with 1/4 cup of the reserved unused marinade. Grill the chicken breasts and thighs to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 7 minutes a side. Grill the corn inside the foil, for about 5 minutes a side. Grill the peppers for about 5 minutes a side. Grill the shrimp and the mushrooms, about 2 minutes a side. Brush the grilled peppers with the last of the reserved unused marinade. Slice the peppers and mushrooms before serving, if desired.

Arrange grilled meats and vegetables over the saffron orzo on a large platter and serve immediately.

Saffron Orzo:

  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1 pound dried orzo
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

In a large pot, bring the chicken stock to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, bringing the stock to a simmer. Add the saffron, stir, and allow the saffron to bloom, about 5 minutes. Return the heat to medium and the stock to a boil, then add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain orzo and transfer to a large bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and parsley. Toss to combine.

Yield: 6 servings

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  • on September 09, 2012

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    I followed recipe to a "T"
    Fresh and easy! I would add red onions to the pepper/mushroom mix next time for our personal taste. This one's a keeper!!! Thanks Giada!

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  • on August 23, 2012

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    Excellent dish my husband said it was the bomb and we should invite over more friends to enjoy it!

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  • on August 06, 2012

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    Giada's recipes never disappoint! East and delicious.

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