Fresh Asparagus-Shrimp Rice

Ingredients And Procedures

Ingredients
1	cup	rice, long-grain
1	pound	asparagus, fresh
2	tablespoon	butter, or margarine
1 1/2	pound	shrimp, peeled & deveined
2	each	garlic cloves, finely chopped
1	tablespoon	lemon juice
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	pepper

Directions:
Cook rice following package directions, salt optional. Reserve. Clean and slice asparagus into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon of the margarine in large nonstick skillet. Add asparagus; stir-fry 3 minutes. Remove from skillet. Reserve. Add remaining 1 tablespoon margarine to skillet. Add shrimp; stir-fry over high heat 2 minutes. Stir in garlic; stir-fry 1 minute more. Stir in lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir asparagus and rice into skillet. Heat to serving temperature. Garnish with lemon wedges, if you wish.

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