Five Minute Shrimp Dinner

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Five Minute Shrimp Dinner

1 package quick cooking rice with seasoning packet

2 c water

2 tbsp butter

2 c diagonally sliced asparagus

2 tbsp butter

1 lb large shrimp, shelled, deveined

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 tsp salt

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp grated lemon rind

2 tbsp shredded carrot

Combine first 3 ingredients in saucepan; mix well. Bring to a boil. Stir in asparagus. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Melt 2 tbsp butter in 10 inch skillet over medium high heat. Stir in shrimp, garlic and salt. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp are pink. Stir in lemon juice. Stir lemon rind into rice; sprinkle with carrot. Spoon rice onto serving platter; spoon shrimp beside rice. Serves 4.