Easy Lemon Rice Pilaf

This creamy rice dish is the perfect side choice for fish. The subtle lemon and creamy Parmesan give it a robust and memorable flavor. Double delicious when used with jasmine rice! Guaranteed you'll be asked to make it again and again!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 28 mins
• Total Time: 48 mins
• Calories: 282 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 ½ cups uncooked jasmine rice
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine egg yolks, cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl; whisk thoroughly.

Step 2

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice; cook, stirring constantly, until opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken broth; stir quickly. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 3

Fold lemon-cream mixture into the rice; mix well. Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley.