Zesty Shrimp Pilaf

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 limes
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium yellow pepper, shopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce

Recipe

• 1 in a 2-quart saucepan, prepare rice as label directs.
• 2 meanwhile, from limes, grate 2 teaspoons peel and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice.
• 3 in nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. add onion and pepper and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. stir in shrimp and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until asparagus it tender-crisp and shrimp turn opaque.
• 4 add rice, lime peel and juice, and fish sauce; stir to combine.