Fresh Asparagus

Ingredients

1 cup rice
1 pound asparagus
2 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 pound shrimp
2 garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Cook rice following package directions, salt optional. Reserve.

Clean and slice asparagus into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon of the margarine in large nonstick skillet. Add asparagus; stir-fry 3 minutes. Remove from skillet. Reserve.

Add remaining 1 tablespoon margarine to skillet. Add shrimp; stir-fry over high heat 2 minutes. Stir in garlic; stir-fry 1 minute more. Stir in lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Stir asparagus and rice into skillet. Heat to serving temperature.

Garnish with lemon wedges, if you wish.