Creamy Lemon Rice

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

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a saucepan on low heat.

2. 2

   Stir in rice and lemon zest.

3. 3

   Cook over medium heat, stirring, until rice is opague, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add broth and salt; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

5. 5

   Stir in lemon juice.

6. 6

   Slowly stir cream into rice.

7. 7

   Continue to stir and cook on low heat until cream is absorbed.

8. 8

   Season to taste.