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Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Asparagus
15 minutes to assemble
8-10 minutes to cook
25 minutes total time
8-10 minutes to cook
25 minutes total time
2-4 servings
15 minutes to assemble
8-10 minutes to cook
25 minutes total time
8-10 minutes to cook
25 minutes total time
2-4 servings
This quickly prepared stir-fry is a garlic lovers treat, with a little bit of a kick.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Garlic Chili Pepper Sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 3 teaspoon Fish Sauce, divided
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb thin asparagus
- 3 tablespoons oil
- Freshly cracked pepper to taste
- Cooked Jasmine Rice
- Optional: Chopped cilantro
Directions
- 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. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro and serve with hot Jasmine Rice.
In This Recipe
This sauce packs heat and a ton of flavor. Use it as a hot sauce or add a dash to spice up your favorite recipes.
Thais use Fish Sauce the way other cultures use soy sauce. Its savory and salty flavors are perfect for stir-frys, curries, marinades and dressings.