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Lime Shrimp with Asparagus

Name: Lime Shrimp with Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons water; 3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest; Hot cooked rice

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Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

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Updated: Sep. 22, 2022

For this colorful main dish, I combine shrimp, asparagus and sweet red pepper and flavor them with lime juice, lime peel, garlic and soy sauce. It may look like it takes a long time to prepare, but it goes together fast in the microwave. -Peggy Davies Canon City, Colorado

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Ingredients

3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons water
3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
Hot cooked rice

Directions

Place the asparagus, garlic and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove with a slotted spoon; keep warm
Add shrimp, red pepper and jalapeno to dish. Cover and cook on high for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove with a slotted spoon; keep warm.
In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch, soy sauce, lime juice and lime zest until blended; stir into the cooking juices. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute or until sauce is thickened and bubbly.
Stir in shrimp and asparagus mixtures. Cook, uncovered, on high for 30-60 seconds or until heated through. Serve with rice.

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