Fresh Asparagus-Shrimp Rice

Yield
6 servingsPrep
20 minCook
10 minReady
30 minIngredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
1 | cup |
rice
long-grain |
|
1 | pound |
asparagus
fresh |
|
2 | tablespoons |
butter
or margarine |
|
1 ½ | pound |
shrimp
peeled & deveined |
|
2 | each |
garlic cloves
finely chopped |
|
1 | tablespoon | lemon juice |
|
½ | teaspoon | salt |
|
¼ | teaspoon | black pepper |
|
Trans-fat Free
Directions
Cook rice following package directions, salt optional. Reserve.
Clean and slice asparagus into 1½ inch pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon of the margarine in large nonstick skillet. Add asparagus; stir-fry 3 minutes. Remove from skillet. Reserve.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon margarine to skillet. Add shrimp; stir-fry over high heat 2 minutes. Stir in garlic; stir-fry 1 minute more. Stir in lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Stir asparagus and rice into skillet. Heat to serving temperature.
Garnish with lemon wedges, if you wish.
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