Shrimp & Asparagus Stir-Fry

This is a healthy and quick meal to make, courtesy of the Good Housekeeping magazine.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup quick-cooking brown rice
• 3  teaspoons  sesame oil
• 1 1⁄2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1  lb  peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1  tablespoon  grated and peeled fresh ginger
• 2  tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1⁄4 cup  loosely packed fresh basil leaf, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Cook rice as label directs.
2. Meanwhile, in a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons sesame oil on medium heat for 1 minute. Add asparagus and cook 7-8 minutes or until asparagus is tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp and ginger; cook 5-6 minutes more, or until shrimp are opaque throughout, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in soy, lime, basil, and remaining sesame oil; remove from heat. Serve over rice.