Jumbo Shrimp and Asparagus

Ingredients

• 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

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.