Shrimp and Asparagus With Ginger-Sesame Sauce
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: Cooking Light
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Asian, Cooking Light, Main Dish, Shrimp
Ingredients
- Marinated Shrimp
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- black pepper , to taste
- 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp , peeled and deveined
- Remaining Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups diagonally sliced asparagus (2-inch slices)
- 1 1/2 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps
- 1 1/2 cups sliced button mushrooms
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 cups hot cooked long-grain rice
- 1 tablespoon sesame seed
Directions
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For the shrimp: combine the first 9 ingredients in a large zip-lock heavy duty plastic bag; seal the bag and marinate in the frig for 1 hour.
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Remove shrimp from the bag and reserve the marinade.
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Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add in the asparagus and mushrooms; stir/saute for 5 minutes.
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Add in the shrimp; cook for 3 minutes or until shrimp are done.
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Mix together the reserved marinade, water, and cornstarch; add mixture to the skillet.
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Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Serve over hot rice.
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Sprinkle with sesame seeds.