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Browse hundreds of main dishes perfect for every occasion. Find dishes to complete any meal. From holiday specific, to family dinner, to quick breakfasts and lunches.

Cheesy Lobster Orzo

February 3, 2021 By Shannah Coe 1 Comment

Get ready to spoil your Valentine this year with a restaurant worthy meal made right at home. Cheesy Lobster Orzo is one part risotto, one part mac and cheese, and equal parts delicious.

We typically don’t go out on Valentine’s Day for dinner. The restaurants are always too crowded and the prix fix menus are too pricey. Instead, we pick a recipe, like this cheesy lobster orzo, that feels like a restaurant meal but is easy to make at home.

This dish was inspired by a visit to a restaurant in Philadelphia a few years ago. We were at a party and they were passing around little spoons of orzo macaroni and cheese. I fell in love instantly and knew I needed to make it at home.

This version has large chunks of lobster added in. You can easily substitute crab, shrimp, or leave out the protein all together. Either way, this dish will be delicious.

The best combination for a cheesy orzo recipe, in my opinion, is a mix of white cheddar, Parmesan, and shredded Gruyere. I’ve also made this with Jarlsberg in place of the cheddar and it was equally yummy.

If you like this cheesy lobster orzo recipe, you should also check out these other great date night recipes:

  • Braised Short Ribs
  • Roasted Beet and Blue Cheese Tart
  • Walnut Crusted Pork Tenderloin
  • Braised Balsamic Beef
  • Maryland Crab Cakes

Of course, no Valentine’s dinner or date night meal is complete without some delicious desserts to end the meal. Be sure to check out some of these super yummy options:

  • Raspberry Lava Cake
  • Red Velvet Truffle Oreo Hearts
  • Chocolate Strawberry Hearts
  • Strawberry Prosecco Cupcakes
  • No Bake Turtle Cheesecake

If you make this cheesy orzo mac and cheese or any other recipe from the blog, I’d love to hear about your experience. Let me know in the comments or snap a photo and tag it #MySuburbanKitchen on Instagram or Twitter.

Yield: 6 Servings

Cheesy Lobster Orzo

Cheesy Lobster Orzo

Cheesy lobster orzo is a delicious, restaurant worthy meal that you can easily make at home.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 3/4 cups broth or stock
  • 1/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded white cheddar
  • 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan
  • 3/4 lb cooked lobster meat, broken into chunks

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
  2. Add shallot and cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute or until fragrant.
  3. Add orzo and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Stir in wine and broth. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in all three cheeses and lobster. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 279Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 417mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 24g
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Cuisine: American / Category: Main Dishes

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One Pot Pizza Pasta

November 9, 2020 By Shannah Coe 7 Comments

Everyone will be begging for seconds when you make this super easy, crowd-pleasing one pot pizza pasta.

There is a conversation that happens all the time in our house when it comes time for dinner. If I am running behind or just don’t feel like sticking to my meal plan, I’ll make the mistake and say “what do you all want for dinner?” The inevitable answer is pizza from one half of my family and pasta from another half. So, to solve the problem in my household, I make one pot pizza pasta and meet in the middle.

One pot pizza rigatoni is the perfect easy meal that cooks fast and tastes amazing. It will solve your dinner problem any night.

One Pot Pizza Pasta

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Gnocchi Carbonara

October 27, 2020 By Shannah Coe 1 Comment

Pasta Carbonara is a super easy but indulgent meal that comes together in under 20 minutes. Learn how to make authentic carbonara with easy to follow recipe. 

When we visited Rome last year, I was so excited for authentic carbonara. I ordered it at practically every restaurant we visited. Learn how to make this Roman pasta at home with just a few simple ingredients.

Easy Pasta Carbonara with Gnocchi

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The Best Sweet Potato Recipes

September 17, 2020 By Shannah Coe 1 Comment

Move over pumpkin, sweet potatoes are moving in. This collection of the absolute best sweet potato recipes will have you totally swapping out pumpkin for these fiber rich spuds.

This time of year pumpkin gets a ton of attention. Now, I adore pumpkin and it is really versatile but sweet potatoes offer a TON of health benefits and can work in any recipe from appetizer to desserts.

The Best Sweet Potato Recipes

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Easy Lemon Tuna Pasta

September 14, 2020 By Shannah Coe 5 Comments

This lemon tuna pasta uses canned tuna and a few other pantry stables to make a quick and easy meal that is comforting and delicious.

Quick and easy meals are a must in our house. I like things that require just a few dishes but still taste great and offer lots of flavor too. This lemon tuna pasta is so easy and uses just a few simple ingredients to create an easy dinner that is packed with flavor. 

Lemon Canned Tuna Pasta

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Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole

June 22, 2020 By Shannah Coe 1 Comment

 I am excited to partner with Cans Gets You Cooking to bring you this recipe. While this post is sponsored, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Make this creamy tuna noodle casserole for the ultimate in comfort food using easy to find ingredients that might already be in your pantry.

Right now, we all need comfort food recipes more than ever. This creamy tuna noodle casserole is so easy to put together and ready in under 30 minutes. With plenty of vegetables and lots of flavor, it makes the perfect weeknight meal.

Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole

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Spicy Sesame Noodles with Wilted Greens

June 11, 2020 By Shannah Coe Leave a Comment

Quick and easy meals are a must during busy evenings. Spicy sesame noodles with wilted greens is ready super quickly and has tons of flavor with just a few ingredients.

Even though we are in quarantine, we are super busy with work and trying to home school our two kids. I find myself turning to quick recipes that just need a few ingredients when making dinner for the family. These spicy sesame noodles are perfect for that and, with a side of wilted greens, you have a full dinner that is so easy!

Spicy Sesame Noodles with Wilted Greens

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Pork Tenderloin with Creamy White Wine Sauce

April 28, 2020 By Shannah Coe 1 Comment

Pork tenderloin with creamy white wine sauce is a restaurant quality meal that is easily made at home. Pair it with some roasted vegetables and you have a complete meal that feels like a night out.

A pork tenderloin is something I keep in the freezer all the times because there are so many ways to cook it. Topping it with a creamy white wine sauce makes it feel like you are ordering in a restaurant but without having to leave your house (or change out of your comfy clothes).

Roasted Pork with Creamy White Wine Sauce

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Cheesy Taco Pasta Bake

April 16, 2020 By Shannah Coe Leave a Comment

With just a few pantry items and fresh ingredients, you can make these cheesy taco pasta bake for taco Tuesday or any night of the week!

Simple recipes are what I am turning to over and over these days. This cheesy taco pasta bake is a perfect weeknight meal that includes many ingredients you likely already have or are easy to find. 

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Rigatoni with Mustard Cream Sauce

March 23, 2020 By Shannah Coe Leave a Comment

Rigatoni with mustard cream sauce is a simple but flavorful recipe! Make it tonight and everyone will love it!

During times like we are currently experiencing, I find myself turning to comforting recipes over and over. This rigatoni with mustard sauce is one of my current favorites. 

Rigatoni with Mustard Cream Sauce

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Hi, I'm Shannah! Welcome to My Suburban Kitchen, where you'll find tons of recipe ideas including family friendly dinners, sinfully delicious desserts and even Paleo and Whole30 recipes. I love spending time in our kitchen and also share little glimpses of my life as a wife to one awesome Mathlete and working mom to 2 cute kids! I hope you'll grab a seat at our table and enjoy your time in the kitchen with us.

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