Grilled Meats and Vegetables over Saffron Orzo Recipe

Name: Grilled Meats and Vegetables over Saffron Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup fresh lemon juice, from about 5 lemons; 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons smoked salt, or kosher salt; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts; 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1/2 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined; 2 ears corn, husked and cut into thirds; 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, wiped clean; 1 red bell pepper, halved and cored; 1 yellow bell pepper, halved and cored; 1 orange bell pepper, halved and cored; Saffron Orzo, recipe follows; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 teaspoon saffron threads; 1 pound dried orzo; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 lemon, juiced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup fresh lemon juice, from about 5 lemons
2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons smoked salt, or kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/2 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 ears corn, husked and cut into thirds
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, wiped clean
1 red bell pepper, halved and cored
1 yellow bell pepper, halved and cored
1 orange bell pepper, halved and cored
Saffron Orzo, recipe follows
4 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon saffron threads
1 pound dried orzo
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

1
In a medium bowl, combine the marinade ingredients.
2
In a large bowl, combine half the marinade with the chicken breasts, chicken thighs, and shrimp.
3
Toss to combine.
4
Cover and let marinate for at least 1 hour.
5
If marinating for longer than 1 hour, make sure to refrigerate.
6
Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
7
Brush the corn with reserved unused marinade and wrap in foil.
8
Toss the mushrooms with 1/4 cup of the reserved unused marinade.
9
Grill the chicken breasts and thighs to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 7 minutes a side.
10
Grill the corn inside the foil, for about 5 minutes a side.
11
Grill the peppers for about 5 minutes a side.
12
Grill the shrimp and the mushrooms, about 2 minutes a side.
13
Brush the grilled peppers with the last of the reserved unused marinade.
14
Slice the peppers and mushrooms before serving, if desired.
15
Arrange grilled meats and vegetables over the saffron orzo on a large platter and serve immediately.
16
In a large pot, bring the chicken stock to a boil over high heat.
17
Reduce the heat to low, bringing the stock to a simmer.
18
Add the saffron, stir, and allow the saffron to bloom, about 5 minutes.
19
Return the heat to medium and the stock to a boil, then add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
20
Drain orzo and transfer to a large bowl.
21
Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and parsley.
22
Toss to combine.

2065

kcal

Calories

158

Fat

Carbs

141

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cup fresh lemon juice, from about 5 lemons, 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons smoked salt, or kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Grilled Meats and Vegetables over Saffron Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Meats and Vegetables over Saffron Orzo

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