Shrimp Dinner
["1 (6 1/4 oz.) pkg. long grain and wild rice (fast cooking recipe)", "2 c. water", "1/4 c. margarine", "2 c. diagonally sliced asparagus (1-inch pieces) or small broccoli florets", "1 lb. large shrimp, shelled and deveined", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1 Tbsp. lemon juice", "1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel", "2 Tbsp. shredded carrot (optional)"]
["Combine contents of rice and seasoning packets, water and 2 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan.", "Bring to a vigorous boil. Stir in asparagus.", "Reduce heat; cover and simmer until all water is absorbed about 5 minutes.", "While rice simmers, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.", "Add shrimp, garlic and salt.", "Stir-fry until shrimp are opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes.", "Stir in lemon juice.", "Stir lemon peel into cooked rice and sprinkle with carrot, if desired.", "Serve shrimp alongside rice.", "Serves 4."]
["long grain", "water", "margarine", "broccoli florets", "shrimp", "garlic", "salt", "lemon juice", "carrot"]