Ginger garlic shrimp and asparagus
I had to post this since the meal came out yummy! I found some pencil-thin asparagus at the market today and just had to buy it. I got about 1/2 a pound of large white raw shrimp and marinated them in soy sauce, fresh ground pepper and about a tablespoon each of freshly chopped ginger and garlic. I used a ziploc bag and kept it marinating in the fridge for about 2 hours. I then sauteed the asparagus in 2 teaspoons of olive oil for about 5 minutes. I set the asparagus aside, added another 1 teaspoon of olive oil and 3-4 drops of sesame oil. Once hot, I stir-fried about 1/2 tablespoon each of chopped ginger and garlic for about a minute. I added the shrimp and cooked until pink. Returning the asparagus to the pan, I cooked them together for about another minute or so, browning the shrimp a little and reheating the asparagus. The meal complete, I served it over a bed of freshly-made brown rice. I had a nice glass of Côtes du Rhône with this dish.