Ingredients
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1 lb fresh shrimp (medium size) or 1 lb frozen shrimp, peeled & deveined (medium size)
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (not the bottled stuff, please!)
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4 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce (we use low-sodium Tamari)
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1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped* (less if you choose)
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon cooking oil
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1 small sweet red pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips
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3 cups hot cooked rice
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1/4 cup chopped peanuts
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chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, for garnish
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 lb asparagus spear, bias-sliced into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
- Rinse shrimp; pat dry.
- Place shrimp in medium bowl.
- For marinade, combine lime juice, soy sauce, jalapeño pepper, ginger, and garlic.
- Pour over shrimp; toss to coat.
- Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Drain shrimp well, reserving marinade.
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. (Add more oil if necessary during cooking.)
- Stir-fry shrimp in hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
- Remove from wok; cover and keep warm.
- Add asparagus and pepper strips to wok; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Add reserved marinade to wok and bring just to boiling.
- Stir in cooked rice and peanuts.
- To serve, transfer rice mixture to individual bowls, dinner plates, or for a neat idea, Chinese take-out containers.
- Spoon shrimp on top with a sprinkling of parsley.
- Enjoy!
- *Because chili peppers, such as jalapeños, contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible.