Lemony Shrimp And Asparagus Recipe
Ingredients
3/4 pound fresh or frozen peeled and deveined shrimp
3/4 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2 inch pieces, or one 10 ounce package frozen cut asparagus
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons water
1 medium green or sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 cups hot cooked rice Lemon wedges
Directions
Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
In a 1 1/2 quart casserole combine the asparagus, garlic, and water.
Cook, covered, on 100% power (high) for 4 to 5 minutes or till asparagus is just crisp tender.
Stir in shrimp and green or sweet red pepper.
Cook, covered, on high for 5 to 7 minutes (7 to 9 minutes in a low wattage oven) or till shrimp are pink and asparagus is tender, stirring once.
Remove shrimp and vegetables with a slotted spoon, reserving liquid in casserole.
Meanwhile, in a bowl combine the soy sauce, lemon peel, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
Stir into liquid in casserole.
Cook, uncovered, on high for 2 to 4 minutes or till thickened and bubbly, stirring after every minute till mixture begins to thicken, then every 30 seconds.
Stir shrimp and vegetables into casserole.
Cook, uncovered, on high for 1 to 2 minutes or till heated through.
In a 1 1/2 quart casserole combine the asparagus, garlic, and water.
Cook, covered, on 100% power (high) for 4 to 5 minutes or till asparagus is just crisp tender.
Stir in shrimp and green or sweet red pepper.
Cook, covered, on high for 5 to 7 minutes (7 to 9 minutes in a low wattage oven) or till shrimp are pink and asparagus is tender, stirring once.
Remove shrimp and vegetables with a slotted spoon, reserving liquid in casserole.
Meanwhile, in a bowl combine the soy sauce, lemon peel, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
Stir into liquid in casserole.
Cook, uncovered, on high for 2 to 4 minutes or till thickened and bubbly, stirring after every minute till mixture begins to thicken, then every 30 seconds.
Stir shrimp and vegetables into casserole.
Cook, uncovered, on high for 1 to 2 minutes or till heated through.
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