Lemon Rice Recipe π
Overview:
- Name: Lemon Rice
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Description: This pilaf goes really well with fish. It’s good as a side dish or you can use this as a stuffing. The recipe makes enough to stuff an 8-lb. fish.
- Category: Lemon
- Keywords: Long Grain Rice, Rice, Citrus, Onions, Fruit, Vegetable, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
- Aggregated Rating: 4.5 β
- Review Count: 3
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 313.3
- Fat Content: 14.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 36.6mg
- Sodium Content: 587mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 41.7g
- Fiber Content: 1.7g
- Sugar Content: 2.1g
- Protein Content: 5.2g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 tbsp | Butter |
| 1 | Celery |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1/4 tsp | Thyme Leaves |
| 2 | Lemons (rind of) |
| 1/4 cup | Lemon Juice |
| 2 1/2 cups | Water |
| 1 1/4 cups | Long-Grain Rice |
| 1/2 – 3/4 cup | Mushroom |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1/8 tsp | Pepper |
Instructions:
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Prepare Vegetables: In a wide frying pan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Add celery and onion, then cook, stirring occasionally, until soft.
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Infuse Flavors: Stir in thyme leaves, lemon peel, lemon juice, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, add the long-grain rice to the pan. Cover the pan, reduce the heat, and let it simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. This usually takes about 20 minutes.
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Cook Mushrooms: Meanwhile, in another frying pan over medium heat, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Add the mushrooms and cook them, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and tender.
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Combine Ingredients: When the rice is done cooking, stir in the cooked mushrooms along with salt and pepper, ensuring that all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the dish.
Serve this delightful Lemon Rice pilaf as a side dish to complement your favorite fish or use it as a flavorful stuffing. This recipe yields approximately 5 cups of delicious Lemon Rice, perfect for sharing with family and friends. Enjoy the burst of citrus flavor in every bite!
