1 c Rice,uncooked 1 1/2 c Chicken broth 3 tb Butter or margarine 1 Bay leaf 3/4 ts Salt 1/4 ts Tarragon,crushed 1/8 ts Paprika 1/2 c Onion,chopped 1 Garlic clove,minced/pressed 1/4 lb Mushrooms,fresh,sliced 1 1/2 lb Shrimp,medium-size 1 cn Artichoke hearts(14oz) 4 Tomatoes,med,fresh,wedged 2 tb Lemon juice,fresh 1/4 c Parsley,chopped 1. Combine in a medium-size saucepan rice, broth 1 tablespoon butter, bay leaf, salt, tarragon and paprika; bring to a rolling boil. 2. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. 3. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, melt the remaining butter in a skillet. 5. Add onion and garlic; cook until almost tender. 6. Add mushrooms; cook 1 to 2 minutes. 7. Stir in shrimp, artichoke hearts and tomatoes; drain. 8. Remove bay leaf from rice; fluff rice with fork. 9. Add rice, lemon juice and parsley to shrimp mixture; spoon into buttered 1 1/2-quart casserole. 10. Keep hot in preheated 300'F. oven until ready to serve; allow 12 to 15 minutes.
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