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Jumbo Shrimp and Asparagus

By: AMYSTEPHEN

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

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (57)

What to Drink?
	Riesling
	Sidecar
	Special Lemonade

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.