Shrimp-Asparagus Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. fresh asparagus
1 lb. peeled, deveined, medium size shrimp
1/4 c. butter or margarine, melted
1 large clove garlic, crushed
2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. salt
6 lemon slices
hot cooked rice

Preparation

Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
Remove scales from stalks. Cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces.
Steam in vegetable steamer for 3 minutes.
Rinse with cold water; drain.
Arrange asparagus in a lightly greased 11 x 7 x 1 1/2-inch baking dish.
Place shrimp over asparagus.
Set aside.