jumbo shrimp and asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups water
• 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 24 large fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut in half lengthwise
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger root
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon dry
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a medium saucepan, bring two cups of water to a boil. cook asparagus in boiling water for 3 minutes. drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of liquid.
• heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. saute the shrimp pieces until the color changes, about 3 to 5 minutes. stir in asparagus with reserved liquid , and season with ginger, soy sauce, sugar, and salt to taste. continue to cook for 5 more minutes.