Lime Shrimp With Asparagus

This recipe came from a TOH cookbook. The original recipe called for chicken breasts, but I changed it to shrimp. I will probably try making this on the stove instead of in the microwave.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 2  tablespoons water
• 3⁄4 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1  red pepper, thinly sliced
• 1  jalapeno pepper, seeded, deveined, & minced
• 1  teaspoon cornstarch
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon lime juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lime peel, grated
• 2  cups cooked rice

Directions

1. Put asparagus, garlic and water in a 1 1/2 quart microwave bowl. Cover and cook 3-4 minutes on high until asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
2. Put shrimp, red pepper and jalapeno into same bowl. Cover and cook on high for 3 minutes, until shrimp turns pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
3. Mix cornstarch, soy sauce, lime juice and lime peel together. Whisk into cookeing juices. Microwave on high (uncovered) for 1 minute, until thick and bubbly.
4. Stir in shrimp and asparagus. Cook, uncovered, for 30 - 60 secongs until heated through. Serve over rice.