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Zesty Shrimp Pilaf
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 4
A light citrus dish, the family will love. Perfect for a quick dinner after a long day at work for a little pick-me-up.
Ingredients:
1 cup long-grain white 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
Directions:
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com