JUMBO SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS

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If you don't love asparagus, this will bring you into the fold. It's fantastic.

Provided by AMYSTEPHEN

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

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 sherry
salt to taste

Steps:

  • 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, sherry and salt to taste. Continue to cook for 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 44.3 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 537.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

Ryan Peveto
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I loved this dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


J. C. Holloway
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I always have some leftover shrimp in my freezer and this is a great way to use them up.


sibenk lama
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaining.


Gregory Reagan
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this dish. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Lulutho Pellem
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for quick and easy meals and this one fits the bill perfectly.


Faizan attique
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great weeknight meal.


Partho King
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This is one of my favorite shrimp recipes. It's always a hit with my guests.


Samama Jaffer
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I would definitely recommend it to others.


jacob fadel
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I thought the dish was a bit bland. I would add more spices next time.


hthr1974
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The shrimp and asparagus were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Riyan_ Hassan
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Aniket Sah
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big success. Everyone loved the shrimp and asparagus.


Monsur Ahmmad
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The shrimp and asparagus were cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Annie Allen
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great.


NOZIPHO ALEXIA JOJO
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This shrimp and asparagus dish was a hit with my family! The jumbo shrimp were cooked perfectly and the asparagus was tender and flavorful. The sauce was also delicious and added a nice touch of richness to the dish.