LIME SHRIMP WITH ASPARAGUS

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This recipe came from a TOH cookbook. The original recipe called for chicken breasts, but I changed it to shrimp. I will probably try making this on the stove instead of in the microwave.

Provided by Kendra

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons water
3/4 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, deveined, & minced
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon lime peel, grated
2 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Put asparagus, garlic and water in a 1 1/2 quart microwave bowl. Cover and cook 3-4 minutes on high until asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
  • Put shrimp, red pepper and jalapeno into same bowl. Cover and cook on high for 3 minutes, until shrimp turns pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
  • Mix cornstarch, soy sauce, lime juice and lime peel together. Whisk into cookeing juices. Microwave on high (uncovered) for 1 minute, until thick and bubbly.
  • Stir in shrimp and asparagus. Cook, uncovered, for 30 - 60 secongs until heated through. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.8, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 129.6, Sodium 641.9, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.7, Protein 22.9

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