Recipe: Shrimp and Artichoke Pizazz (using long grain and wild rice mix)

SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKE PIZAZZ

1 3/4 cups water
4 tbsp. butter or margarine, divided use
1 (5.2 oz) Uncle Ben's Fast Cooking Long Grain and Wild Rice mix
1 pound medium shrimp, cleaned/deveined
1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1/2 cup sour cream
Chopped fresh parsley (optional, to garnish)
Lemon wedges (optional, to garnish)

Combine water, 2 tablespoons butter and rice (including seasoning packets) in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover tightly and simmer until all water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.

While rice is cooking, saute shrimp in skillet in remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat until cooked through (2 1/2 to 3 minutes).

Add the shrimp and artichokes to cooked rice and stir gently. Heat through.

Stir in sour cream. Garnish with parsley and lemon if desired.

Makes 6 servings
From: Sabrina, RI - 03-19-2000