Fresh asparagus-shrimp rice

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupRice,long-grain
1poundsAsparagus,fresh
2tablespoonsMargarine
poundsShrimp,peeled & deveined
2Garlic cloves,finely chopped
1tablespoonLemon juice
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper

Directions

1. Cook rice following package directions, salt optional. Reserve. 2. Clean and slice asparagus into 1½" pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon of the margarine in large nonstick skillet. Add asparagus; stir-fry 3 minutes. Remove from skillet. Reserve. 3. 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. 4. Stir asparagus and rice into skillet. Heat to serving temperature.

Garnish with lemon wedges, if you wish. (Joanie Winters, Ocean Springs MS)