garnett pjxg05a 2 bn fresh asparagus — cut into
1 inch lengths
2 cups water
2 tablespoons cooking oil
24 large shrimp; cleaned — and
lenghtwise in half 2 teaspoons fresh ginger — chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon sherry
1/8 teaspoon salt
Add the asparagus pieces to the water. Bring to a boil and continue to cook for 3 minutes. Drain and save 2 Tbs. of the cooking liquid. Heat the cooking oil in a heavy skillet. Add shrimp pieces and cook until the color changes..about 5 minutes. Add the asparagus, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, sherry and salt. Finally, stir in the 2 Tbs. asparagus water and continue to cook for 5 minutes.