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Orzo Rice Red Lobster Recipe

Red Lobster Orzo Rice Recipe

This creamy Red Lobster Orzo Rice combines tender lobster, buttery broth, fresh lemon, and mascarpone cheese. It's rich, comforting, and surprisingly easy to make, perfect for seafood dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Lobster Tails 8-ounce each
  • 6 Cups Water For broth
  • 1/4 Cup White Wine Optional
  • 2 Ribs Celery Chopped
  • 3 Cloves Garlic Divided
  • 3 Shallots Divided
  • 1 Tablespoon Pink Peppercorns Whole
  • 1 Cup Orzo Pasta Dry
  • 4 Ounces Unsalted Butter Divided
  • 1½ Lemons Divided
  • 1 Pinch Sugar For lemon
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil As needed
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons Mascarpone Cheese Room temperature
  • 2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 1 Tablespoon Miso Paste
  • 1/3 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1½ Tablespoons Salsa Macha Or chili oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt Or to taste
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper Or to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot For lobster broth
  • 1 Medium saucepan For poaching lobster
  • 1 Large skillet For cooking orzo
  • 1 Fine Mesh Strainer To strain broth
  • 1 Cutting board Prep work
  • 1 Sharp knife Chopping ingredients
  • 1 Wooden spoon Stirring
  • 1 Measuring cup set Accurate measurements

Method
 

Step 1
  1. Remove lobster meat from shells and chop into small pieces. Reserve shells.
    Orzo Rice Red Lobster Recipe
Step 2
  1. Simmer lobster shells, water, wine, celery, garlic, shallot, and peppercorns for 40 minutes. Strain the broth.
    Orzo Rice Red Lobster Recipe
Step 3
  1. Poach lobster meat in melted butter with lemon peel until tender.
    Orzo Rice Red Lobster Recipe
Step 4
  1. Toast panko with salsa macha until crispy. Set aside.
    Orzo Rice Red Lobster Recipe
Step 5
  1. Caramelize lemon slices with a pinch of sugar and salt, then chop.
    Orzo Rice Red Lobster Recipe
Step 6
  1. Sauté garlic, shallots, and thyme. Add orzo and cook for 2 minutes.
    Orzo Rice Red Lobster Recipe
Step 7
  1. Gradually add hot broth, stirring until the orzo becomes creamy and fully cooked.
    Orzo Rice Red Lobster Recipe
Step 8
  1. Stir in mascarpone, miso, parsley, lemon, and lobster. Top with crispy panko and serve warm.
    Orzo Rice Red Lobster Recipe

Notes

  • Keep the broth hot while cooking the orzo for the creamiest texture.
  • Do not overcook the lobster or it may become rubbery.
  • Fresh lemon juice provides the best flavor.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Add extra broth while reheating if the orzo becomes thick.