Lime Shrimp with Asparagus |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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For this colorful main dish, I combine shrimp, asparagus and sweet red pepper and flavor them with lime juice, lime peel, garlic and soy sauce. It may look like it takes a long time to prepare, but it goes together fast in the microwave. -Peggy Davies Canon City, Colorado Ingredients:
3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces |
1 garlic clove, minced |
2 tablespoons water |
3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined |
1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced |
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped |
1 teaspoon cornstarch |
2 tablespoons soy sauce |
1 tablespoon lime juice |
1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel |
hot cooked rice |
Directions:
1. Place the asparagus, garlic and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove with a slotted spoon; keep warm
2. Add shrimp, red pepper and jalapeno to dish. Cover and cook on high for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove with a slotted spoon; keep warm.
3. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch, soy sauce, lime juice and lime peel until blended; stir into the cooking juices. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute or until sauce is thickened and bubbly.
4. Stir in shrimp and asparagus mixtures. Cook, uncovered, on high for 30-60 seconds or until heated through. Serve with rice. Yield: 4 servings.
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