2 bunches asparagus trimmed cut into 1 inch pieces
1 teaspoon cooking sherry dry
2 teaspoons ginger root fresh chopped
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
6 servings salt to taste
24 large shrimp fresh deveined peeled cut in half lengthwise
3 tablespoons soya sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups water
Equipment
frying pan
sauce pan
Directions
In a medium saucepan, bring two cups of water to a boil. Cook asparagus in boiling water for 3 minutes.
Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of liquid.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Saute the shrimp pieces until the color changes, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in asparagus with reserved liquid , and season with ginger, soy sauce, sugar, sherry and salt to taste. Continue to cook for 5 more minutes.
