Shrimp and Pasta Stir-fry

If you are cooking for two this is a great recipe. I believe this recipe comes from Blue Hill Farm Country Inn, Blue Hill, Maine.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb  peeled and deveined  medium-sized shrimp
• 1⁄3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup chicken broth
• 1  teaspoon  grated fresh lemon rind
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon  grated fresh ginger
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 1  teaspoon  sesame oil
• 1⁄2 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1  cup  hot cooked penne pasta
• 1⁄3 teaspoon lemon pepper
•  salt

Directions

1. Slice shrimp in half lengthwise.
2. Prepare the penne pasta as per package directions.
3. Mix together the mayonnaise, broth, lemon rind and lemon juice.
4. Heat the seasame oil in a non-stick skillet or wok.
5. Stir-fry the ginger and garlic in the hot oil over medium high heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Add shrimp and asparagus; stir-fry 3 minutes or until shrimp turns pink.
7. Do not overcook as the shrimp will become tough.
8. Add mayonnaise mixture and cooked pasta; cook, stirring frequently until heated through.
9. Sprinkle with lemon pepper and serve.
10. The cooking time includes the time to prepare the pasta.