SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS, AND FETA ALMOST RISOTTO

Shrimp, Asparagus, and Feta Almost Risotto image

Provided by SaffronMeSilly

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 727, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 232, Sodium 1033.6, Carbohydrate 121.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 37.2