Creamy Lemon Rice

This is a delicious rice dish that is easy to make and goes wonderfully with fish or chicken. The cream can be eliminated, and the rice is still delicious.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter
• 2  cups long grain white rice
• 2  lemons, zest of, grated
• 3  cups chicken broth, boiling
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1  cup heavy cream
•  fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Melt butter in a saucepan on low heat.
2. Stir in rice and lemon zest.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until rice is opague, about 5 minutes.
4. Add broth and salt; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
5. Stir in lemon juice.
6. Slowly stir cream into rice.
7. Continue to stir and cook on low heat until cream is absorbed.
8. Season to taste.