Rice and Green Peas with Shrimp Butter

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 1/4 cup minced shallots
• 1/4 cup diced carrot
• 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 1/2 cups hot water
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
• 2 tablespoons Shrimp Butter, cut into small pieces

Preparation

1. 1. Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add shallots to pan; sauté for 1 minute or until tender. Add carrot; sauté 1 minute. Stir in rice; sauté 2 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups hot water, thyme, and salt; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 23 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; stir in peas and Shrimp Butter. Let stand for 5 minutes or until peas are thoroughly heated and Shrimp Butter melts.