Shrimp Dinner

• 1 (6 1/4 oz.) pkg. long grain and wild rice (fast cooking recipe)
• 2 c. water
• 1/4 c. margarine
• 2 c. diagonally sliced asparagus (1-inch pieces) or small broccoli florets
• 1 lb. large shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
• 2 Tbsp. shredded carrot (optional)

1. Combine contents of rice and seasoning packets, water and 2 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan.
2. Bring to a vigorous boil. Stir in asparagus.
3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until all water is absorbed about 5 minutes.
4. While rice simmers, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add shrimp, garlic and salt.
6. Stir-fry until shrimp are opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes.
7. Stir in lemon juice.
8. Stir lemon peel into cooked rice and sprinkle with carrot, if desired.
9. Serve shrimp alongside rice.
10. Serves 4.

long grain, water, margarine, broccoli florets, shrimp, garlic, salt, lemon juice, carrot

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=801946 (may not work)