Asian Noodles with Asparagus and Shrimp

Ingredients

• 2 cups diagonally cut asparagus (2-inch)
• 1 teaspoon bottled garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon bottled ginger fresh minced
• 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil dark
• 0.7 cup less-sodium chicken broth fat-free
• 0.3 cup green onions thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons soya sauce low-sodium
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter 
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 
• 1 pound shrimp deveined peeled
• 6 ounces soba uncooked (buckwheat noodles)
• 2 teaspoons sugar 
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2. While the noodles cook, combine chicken broth and next 6 ingredients (broth through sesame oil), stirring well.
3. Heat vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add garlic; saut 45 seconds.
5. Add asparagus; saut 2 minutes.
6. Add shrimp; saut 2 minutes or until shrimp are done.
7. Add broth mixture and onions to pan; cook over medium heat until hot.
8. Add noodles, tossing gently to coat.