Jumbo Shrimp and Asparagus recipe

6 servings

2 cups water

2 bunches asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

24 large fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut in half lengthwise

2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger root

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon dry sherry

salt to taste

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.