Zesty Shrimp Pilaf

Submitted by CookinChemist

"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."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

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.