Rice and Shrimp Primavera

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"This a recpe from my MOM's collection, so delicious -"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large garlic clove, crushed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon finely chopped lemon peel
• 1 1⁄2 cups snow peas
• 1⁄4 medium red pepper, cut into strips
• 3⁄4 lb cleaned medium shrimp
• 1 (10 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 1⁄2 cups Minute Rice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 1 tbps. fresh bail, chopped or 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped

directions

1. Heat oil in large frying pan; stir-fry garlic and lemon peel 30 seconds. Add vegetables and shrimp. Stir-fry over medium heat until shrimp turns pink, about 3 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, add water to chicken broth to make 1 1/2 cups. Add broth and bring to a boil. Stir in rice and seasonings. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
3. MICROWAVE: Combine garlic, lemon peel, vegetables, shrimp, and spices and oil in microwave safe dish. Cover and microwave on HIGH power for 5 minutes, stirring at half time. Add remaining ingredients and microwave 5 minutes more. Let stand 3 minutes.