Sauteed Shrimp and Asparagus
Recipe from Diabetic Living

Cook asparagus in white wine to make this sophisticated shrimp dinner. Try it the next time you're entertaining.


Sauteed Shrimp and Asparagus

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Ingredients
  • 1  pound
    fresh or frozen large shrimp in shells
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  • 2  teaspoons
    canola oil
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  • 1  teaspoon
    toasted sesame oil
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  • 2  teaspoons
    minced fresh garlic
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  • 2  teaspoons
    grated fresh ginger
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  • 1/4  cup
    dry white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
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  • 8  ounces
    fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
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  • 1/4  cup
    finely chopped green onions
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    Lemon Herbed Orzo Pasta
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Directions
1.
Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels.
2.
In a large nonstick skillet, cook shrimp in hot canola and sesame oil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 to 2 minutes more or until shrimp are opaque, turning occasionally. Remove shrimp from skillet; set aside.
3.
Carefully add wine and asparagus to hot skillet. Cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Add shrimp and green onions to skillet; heat through. Serve with Lemon Herbed Orzo Pasta.

Lemon Herbed Orzo Pasta
Cook 1 cup dried orzo pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Return pasta and reserved pasta water to saucepan. Stir in 1-1/2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel, 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil, 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives, 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until water is absorbed. Serve warm.

Nutrition information
Calories 304, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Sodium 258 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Total Sugar 2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 12%, Calcium 8%, Iron 25%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1, Starch 2, Fat .5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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