Glazed Shrimp & Asparagus Recipe

Name: Glazed Shrimp & Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat angel hair pasta; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3/4 cup cold water; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3 teaspoons peanut or canola oil, divided; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2- to 3-in. lengths; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Servings: persons

8 ounces uncooked whole wheat angel hair pasta
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 teaspoons peanut or canola oil, divided
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2- to 3-in. lengths
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1
Cook pasta according to package directions. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, soy sauce and honey until smooth; set aside.
2
In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp in 1 teaspoon peanut oil and the sesame oil until shrimp turn pink. Remove and keep warm.
3
Stir-fry asparagus in remaining peanut oil for 2 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic, pepper flakes and sesame seeds; stir-fry 2 minutes longer or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
4
Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add shrimp; heat through. Drain pasta; serve with shrimp mixture.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat angel hair pasta, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 3/4 cup cold water, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Glazed Shrimp & Asparagus falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Glazed Shrimp & Asparagus

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