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Lemon Rice with Capers and Parsley

 

 

A refreshing change of pace...
 

1 cup 

 

long-grain white rice

 

2 Tbs 

 

unsalted butter, divided

 

½ tsp 

 

salt

 

¼ tsp 

 

freshly ground black pepper

 

1 Tbs 

 

freshly squeezed lemon juice

 

1 Tbs 

 

capers, drained

 

2 Tbs 

 

chopped fresh parsley

 

 

1

Add rice to a large pan of boiling water and cook over high heat for about 15 minutes, or until just tender. Drain, rinse under cold running water, and drain again thoroughly.

2

Heat 1 Tbs. of the butter in a heavy skillet over low heat. Add rice, salt, and pepper and heat, stirring gently with a fork. Stir in lemon juice, capers, and parsley and remove from heat.

3

Stir in remaining butter and taste for seasoning. Serve immediately.

 

Servings: 6

 

 Cooking Tips

*This rice dish may be kept up to 2 hours at room temperature. Reheat carefully in top part of double boiler over medium heat for 10 minutes.

 

 Recipe Source

The Cuisine of California

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