Shrimp and tomatoes with savory rice

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupRice,uncooked
cupChicken broth
3tablespoonsButter or margarine
1Bay leaf
¾teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonTarragon,crushed
teaspoonPaprika
½cupOnion,chopped
1Garlic clove,minced/pressed
¼poundsMushrooms,fresh,sliced
poundsShrimp,medium-size
1canArtichoke hearts(14oz)
4Tomatoes,med,fresh,wedged
2tablespoonsLemon juice,fresh
¼cupParsley,chopped

Directions

1. Combine in a medium-size saucepan rice, broth 1 tablespoon butter, bay leaf, salt, tarragon and paprika; bring to a rolling boil. 2. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.

3. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, melt the remaining butter in a skillet. 5. Add onion and garlic; cook until almost tender. 6. Add mushrooms; cook 1 to 2 minutes. 7. Stir in shrimp, artichoke hearts and tomatoes; drain. 8. Remove bay leaf from rice; fluff rice with fork. 9. Add rice, lemon juice and parsley to shrimp mixture; spoon into buttered 1½-quart casserole.

10. Keep hot in preheated 300'F. oven until ready to serve; allow 12 to 15 minutes.