Thai Shrimp Asparagus Recipes

THAI SHRIMP & ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, toss shrimp with curry paste to coat. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes or just until pink, stirring. Transfer to large bowl.
• To same skillet, add asparagus and 3 tablespoons water; cook 4 minutes or until asparagus is tender-crisp and water evaporates, stirring often. From 1 lime, grate 1 teaspoon peel; cut remaining lime into 4 wedges.
• Add asparagus to shrimp in bowl. To skillet, add coconut milk and lime peel; heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to medium and cook 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Return shrimp mixture to skillet. Stir in fish sauce; heat through. Heat rice in microwave as label directs; serve with shrimp and lime wedges.

SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a medium size bowl add garlic chili pepper sauce, garlic, sugar, lime juice and 2 teaspoons of the fish sauce; mix well.
• Add shrimp and mix until covered with sauce; set aside to season.
• Diagonally trim asparagus into one inch pieces. *If thicker asparagus is used, boil in salted water 2-3 minutes.
• Drain, and immediately cool down in ice water; drain well.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over a high heat.
• Add asparagus, remaining teaspoon of fish sauce, and fresh cracked pepper.
• Stir-fry 3-5 minutes, or until asparagus is tender-crisp.
• Add shrimp mixture to skillet.
• Stir-fry until shrimp turns opaque (pink) and sauce is well mixed with ingredients.
• Serve immediately with hot Jasmine rice & chopped cilantro(if desired).

THAI PEANUT SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS AND NOODLES

Steps:

• Mix water, salt and sugar together with a whisk until salt and sugar are dissolved. Add shrimp and let it sit in the brine for at least 30 minutes. Longer doesn't hurt. Drain shrimp well and pat dry with a paper towel when ready to cook.
• While shrimp is brining, combine all sauce ingredients except cornstarch and water slurry in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat for 30 minutes. Cornstarch/water slurry can be whisked in if sauce isn't thick enough after heating.
• Pour canola oil into a large, hot, non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, red pepper and garlic. Stir-fry for 7 minutes, until veggies are softened. Add asparagus and continue stir-frying for about 5 more minutes. Pour veggies into a large bowl and set aside.
• Re-heat skillet over medium high heat. Add additional canola oil if desired. Add drained shrimp and stir-fry until they are pink, about 5 - 7 minutes. Add reserved veggies and noodles and stir well. Pour peanut sauce over everything and combine.

SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS STIR FRY (UNDER 300 CALORIES) RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add shrimp to the pan, then season with ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper. Cook until the shrimp is pink. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
• In the same pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and add asparagus.
• Add ginger and garlic, then season with ½ teaspoon of salt. Stir frequently and cook until the asparagus is tender-crisp.
• Return the shrimp to the pan, then add soy sauce. Stir until the ingredients are well combined. Just before the dish is ready, add lemon juice, stir once more, then serve while hot.
• Enjoy!