Shrimp Dinner - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

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