Submitted By: R. Woloszyn

Rice Bake with Shrimp and Asparagus

Ingredients:

• 1 pkg Uncle Bens Long Grain and Wild Rice with Roasted Garlic
• 1/2 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut in 1" pieces
• 1/2lb Shell on shrimp
• 4oz sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup grated romano cheese
• paprika
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Preheat oven to 450

Cook rice according to package directions,reducing cooking time to 15 minutes.
Add asparagus to rice after 11 minutes
In baking dish combine rice(along with liquid in pan) shrimp,mushrooms and cheese.
Season with pepper.
Drizzle with oil and dust with paprica
Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed but rice is still moist
You can also use chicken instead of shrimp.