Lime Shrimp and Asparagus
Source of Recipe
Internet
List of Ingredients
(Serves 4)
3/4 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
3/4 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons water
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 cups hot cooked rice
Recipe
In a 1-1/2 quart casserole, combine the asparagus, garlic and water.
Cook (covered) in microwave on 100 percent power for 4 to 5 minutes or until asparagus is just crisp-tender. Stir in shrimp and red pepper.
Cook (covered) on high for 5 to 7 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and asparagus is tender, stirring once. Remove shrimp and vegetables with a slotted spoon, reserving liquid in casserole.
Meanwhile, in a bowl combine the soy sauce, lime peel, lime juice and cornstarch. Stir into liquid in casserole.
Cook (uncovered) on high for 2 to 4 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring after every minute until mixture begins to thicken, then every 30 seconds.
Stir shrimp and vegetables into casserole. Cook (uncovered) on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Serve with hot rice.
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