Asparagus and Shrimp Stir-fry with Noodles
Photography: James Carrier; 
| Servings:Makes 3 servings | Prep Time:n/a | Cook Time:n/a |
Nutritional Info
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound (41 to 50 per lb.) frozen shelled, deveined shrimp
- 3/4 pound asparagus
- 8 to 9 ounces fresh linguine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and pressed
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- About 1/2 cup fat-skimmed chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper
- calories from fat:18 %
- calories:420
- protein:36 g
- saturated fat:1.3 g
- fiber:3.5 g
- cholesterol:228 mg
- sodium:209 mg
- fat:8.6 g
- carbohydrate:49 g
directions
1. Place shrimp in a colander; rinse frequently with cold water until thawed, about 5 minutes. In a covered 5- to 6-quart nonstick pan over high heat, bring 2 1/2 to 3 quarts water to a boil.
2. Break off and discard tough stem ends from asparagus. Rinse asparagus and cut diagonally into 1 1/4-inch lengths.
3. Add linguine and shrimp to boiling water; cook, uncovered, until pasta is barely tender to bite and shrimp are opaque but still moist-looking in center of thickest part (cut to test), 2 to 3 minutes. Wash colander and pour pasta and shrimp into it; rinse with hot water and drain.
4. Rinse pan and return to high heat. When dry, add oil, garlic, and asparagus. Stir often until garlic begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, cilantro, and 1/2 cup broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium.
5. Pour shrimp mixture into pan. Mix until pasta is hot, 1 to 2 minutes. For a moister dish, add 2 to 4 more tablespoons broth. Pour into a wide bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
