A delicious and elegant dish, Lobster Orzo pairs succulent lobster meat with creamy orzo pasta, infused with a hint of lemon and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
- 1 pound lobster meat cooked and chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add lobster meat to the skillet and cook until just heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in cooked orzo, chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir in chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 36gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg