Orzo With Browned Butter Sauce Recipes

PARMESAN GARLIC ORZO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic in melted butter until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir orzo into garlic mixture and mix in Parmesan cheese, milk, parsley, salt, and black pepper.

MIZITHRA BROWNED BUTTER PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of salted, boiling water until al dente. Drain.
• When pasta is almost done, start slowly melting butter over medium heat until golden. Skim butter solids off top. Toss pasta with butter. Sprinkle with cheese to taste.

ORZO WITH BROWNED BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• 2. While orzo cooks, melt butter in small saucepan over medium-high heat and cook until butter turns brown.
• 3. Place hot, drained orzo in a serving bowl. Pour butter and Parmesan cheese over orzo and stir to combine. Season to taste.
• 4. NOTE: need it *gluten* free? Use rice instead of orzo. Need it *dairy* free? Use margarine and skip the Parm. Want it *extra zippy*? Use Kefalotiri cheese instead of Parmesan. (It's the kind used for Saganaki)

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH ORZO AND RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a three quart saucepan, melt the butter on medium heat and cook the onion until it's soft. Stir in the orzo and cook for one minute. Stir in the rice and cook for another minute. Add the chicken stock and bring it to a simmer. Cover the pot and cook on low heat for twenty minutes.
• Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
• In a cast iron skillet, on high heat, melt one tablespoon of the butter in the olive oil.
• Sear the scallops on both sides until they're golden brown and cooked through, about four minutes on each side. Remove to a plate and cover to keep warm.
• Wipe the pan clean and add the wine, and simmer until it's reduced to a few tablespoons.
• Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the rest of the butter. Add the lemon zest and basil and serve over the scallops.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH HERB BUTTER SAUCE AND ORZO

Steps:

• Prepare the orzo according to the package directions. Drain the orzo and return to the pan. Stir in the parsley, chives, olive oil, lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Keep warm.
• Sprinkle the scallops evenly with salt and pepper. Add 1 teaspoon of the butter and the olive oil to a 12 to 14-inch sauté pan on high heat. Once the fat begins to smoke, gently add the scallops, making sure they are not touching each other. Sear the scallops for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. The scallops should have a 1/4-inch golden crust on each side while still being translucent in the center. Remove the scallops from the pan and keep warm.
• Add the shallots to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring frequently. Pour the wine into the pan and scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add the vinegar and cook for 3 minutes, or until the liquid reduces to about 1 tablespoon. Reduce heat to low and add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter, 1 cube at a time, whisking after each addition until the butter is fully incorporated. Stir in the parsley, chives, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve scallops with sauce and orzo.

ORZO WITH BROWN BUTTER AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• Pour broth into heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil. Add orzo; boil until tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Stir until butter is golden, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in garlic and nutmeg. Pour over orzo. Add parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl and serve.