Ingredients

  • 3 cups rice, mix from a box prepare as instructed on box (I typically choose Near East's rice pilaf)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 lb asparagus, tough roots discarded, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 lb shrimp, uncooked, shelled, and cut into bite size pieces
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill
  • 2 teaspoons basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup feta

Method

  • In large saute pan, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic, saute for about 2 minutes, until onions are translucent.
  • Add tougher asparagus pieces, continue to saute for about 1 minute. Add remaining asparagus and continue to saute for another minute.
  • Add shrimp, saute for 1 minute.
  • Add chicken broth, continue stirring. Cook until shrimp turn completely pink.
  • Add all spices, stir to coat.
  • Add prepared rice mix and feta. Stir to completely incorporate rice, feta, and shrimp/asparagus mixture.
  • Enjoy!