GLAZED SHRIMP & ASPARAGUS

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With its spicy, Asian flavor, this shrimp and asparagus combo is excellent for a special occasion or a quick-fix weeknight dinner. -Joan Duckworth, Lee's Summit, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked whole wheat angel hair pasta
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 teaspoons peanut or canola oil, divided
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2- to 3-in. lengths
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, soy sauce and honey until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp in 1 teaspoon peanut oil and the sesame oil until shrimp turn pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry asparagus in remaining peanut oil for 2 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic, pepper flakes and sesame seeds; stir-fry 2 minutes longer or until asparagus is crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add shrimp; heat through. Drain pasta; serve with shrimp mixture.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 29g protein.