LEMONY SHRIMP 'N' ASPARAGUS

Lemony Shrimp 'n' Asparagus image

From Scribner, Nebraska, Becky Von Segern sends this marvelous main dish that cooks quickly in the microwave yet is special enough to serve to company. "It's a pretty and tasty way to use your spring harvest of asparagus." she assures. "An added bonus is the low calorie count."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons water
3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup soy sauce
5 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the asparagus, red pepper, garlic and water. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Add shrimp; cover and cook for 2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and asparagus is tender. With a slotted spoon, remove shrimp and vegetables; keep warm. , Add the soy sauce, lemon juice and zest to the microwave dish. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir into soy sauce mixture., Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return the shrimp mixture to the bowl; toss to coat. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges