Stir-Fried Shrimp and Asparagus in Garlic Sauce

Name: Stir-Fried Shrimp and Asparagus in Garlic Sauce
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 pound, extra-large (21-25) shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed; 1 teaspoon, sugar; 1/2 teaspoon, salt; 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons, dry sherry; 2 tablespoons, soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Asian, broad bean chili paste; 1 teaspoon, sherry vinegar; 2 teaspoons, cornstarch; 2 tablespoons, vegetable oil; 6 , garlic cloves, sliced thin; 3 , large scallions, white parts chopped fine, green parts cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons, grated fresh ginger; 1 1/2 pounds, asparagus, trimmed and cut on bias into 2-inch lengths

Main Courses
Asian
Fish & Seafood
Weeknight

By Andrew Janjigian ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2017

The key to preserving the moisture of the shrimp in this stir-fry recipe is to not stir-fry them at all.

SERVES 4

TIME 45 minutes, plus 30 minutes resting

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