Asparagus saute

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsAsparagus
3tablespoonsOil, peanut
¾poundsRaw shrimp peeled and deveined
5Mushrooms; sliced
2teaspoonsCornstarch
¼cupChicken or Vegetable broth OR- Water
2tablespoonsSoy sauce
1tablespoonMirin or sherry
1dashSugar
Salt, pepper

Directions

Break off woody ends from asparagus and cut spears into ½-inch diagonal slices. Heat half of oil in wok or skillet and cook asparagus until bright green. Push asparagus to one side. Add remaining oil and saute shrimp and mushrooms 2 minutes. In bowl, combine cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, mirin and sugar. Stir into asparagus mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook 1 to 2 minutes longer.

(C) 1992 The Los Angeles Times Recipe courtesy of: Karen Mintzias, 03 Mar 93 17:06:14