Shrimp And Scallop Pilaf

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp butter or margarine
• 14 tsp turmeric or saffron
• 1 c uncooked long grain white rice
• 1 medium-size onion chopped
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 13 34 oz can chicken broth plus enough water to measure 2 12 c
• 8 oz peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1 10 oz pkg frozen peas partially thawed
• 12 tsp salt optional
• pepper to taste

Directions

1. In large skillet melt butter over medium heat stir in turmeric
2. Add rice onion and garlic
3. Cook about 3 minutes until onion is translucent stirring often
4. Pour in broth mixture bring to a boil
5. Reduce heat cover and simmer 15 minutes
6. Add scallops shrimp and peas
7. Simmer covered 5 minutes longer or until scallops are opaque shrimp turn pink and peas are Taste and season
8. Makes 4 servings