Shrimp And Asparagus Saute For Two

Total Time: 28 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups asparagus spears, trimmed and sliced into 1 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 bunch scallion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half

Recipe

• 1 over high heat, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil; add asparagus and cook for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• 2 while asparagus cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• 3 add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, turning once.
• 4 drain asparagus and add to shrimp.
• 5 combine remaining ingredients in a bowl. add to shrimp; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
• 6 remove cinnamon stick and serve.