Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry

Ingredients

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

Fresh ginger

1 tablespoon, grated

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Asparagus

1 pound, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

Shrimp

1 pound, peeled and deveined

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Cornstarch

1 tablespoon

Soy sauce

3 tablespoons

Sesame oil

1 tablespoon

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth to create the sauce. Set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant and golden.
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add the asparagus and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until they are bright green and crisp-tender.
6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and pour the soy sauce mixture over the shrimp and asparagus.
7. Stir-fry everything together for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the shrimp and asparagus evenly.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
9. Serve the shrimp and asparagus stir fry hot over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.