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Creamy Orzo with Caramelized Shallots and Rosemary
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Creamy Orzo with Caramelized Shallots and Rosemary

45 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredients

6 people
  • salted butterDairy70 g
  • shallots (finely minced)Produce2 pieces
  • crushed garlic (crushed)Produce2 pieces
  • fresh rosemary (chopped)Produce1 piece
  • honeyPantry11 g
  • orzo (dry)Grains270 g
  • chicken brothPantry960 ml
  • salt (to taste)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • white pepper (ground)Spices500 mg
  • paprikaSpices500 mg
  • ground clovesSpices300 mg
  • onion powderSpices1.5 g
  • heavy creamDairy120 ml
  • parmesan (freshly shredded)Dairy50 g
  • red pepper flakes (for garnish)Spices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

284kcal

Carbs
34 g
Proteins
8 g
Fat
13 g
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Tools

  • Sauté pan
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Brown the butter

    • Melt the salted butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
    • Stir occasionally and cook until the butter turns golden brown and nutty.
    Step 1
  2. Caramelize the shallots and garlic

    • Add the minced shallots and crushed garlic to the brown butter.
    • Cook, stirring, until caramelized and softened.
    Step 2
  3. Add rosemary and honey

    • Stir in the chopped fresh rosemary and the honey.
    • Cook for a few more minutes until fragrant.
    Step 3
  4. Toast the orzo

    • Add the dry orzo to the pan and stir to coat in the butter.
    • Toast, stirring, until lightly golden.
    Step 4
  5. Simmer with broth and spices

    • Pour in the chicken broth and add the salt, black pepper, white pepper, paprika, ground cloves and onion powder.
    • Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
    Step 5
  6. Make it creamy

    • Stir in the heavy cream and freshly shredded parmesan until melted and creamy.
    Step 6
  7. Garnish and serve

    • Top with extra fresh rosemary, red pepper flakes and parmesan.
    • Serve immediately.
    Step 7