Shrimp And Scallop Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/4 tsp. turmeric or saffron
1 c. uncooked long grain white rice
1 medium-size onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (13 3/4 oz.) can chicken broth plus enough water to measure 2 1/2 c.
8 oz. peeled and deveined shrimp
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, partially thawed
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
pepper to taste

Preparation

In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; stir in turmeric.
Add rice, onion and garlic.
Cook about 3 minutes until onion is translucent, stirring often.
Pour in broth mixture; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Add scallops, shrimp and peas.
Simmer covered 5 minutes longer or until scallops are opaque, shrimp turn pink and peas are Taste and season.
Makes 4 servings.