Name: Orange Asparagus Stir Fry
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 pound tubular pasta; 2 teaspoon vegetable oil, divided; 1/2 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, or 12 ounces frozen shrimp, thawed; 1 cup carrot slaw or coarsely shredded carrots; 1 pound asparagus, cut diagonally into 2-inch lengths; 6 to 8 green onions, cut diagonally into 2-inch lengths; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 cup fresh orange juice; Salt and pepper, to taste

Orange Asparagus Stir Fry

This simple pasta dish is so terrific because it is loaded with flavor and cooks up in minutes. The addition of shrimp brings this flavorful dish to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Cooking Time15 min

Ingredients

1 pound tubular pasta
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
1/2 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, or 12 ounces frozen shrimp, thawed
1 cup carrot slaw or coarsely shredded carrots
1 pound asparagus, cut diagonally into 2-inch lengths
6 to 8 green onions, cut diagonally into 2-inch lengths
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup fresh orange juice
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain, set aside and keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil over high heat in a large nonstick wok or skillet. Stir-fry shrimp until firm and opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Add remaining vegetable oil to pan and stir-fry carrots 1 minute. Add asparagus and onions and stir-fry for another 2 to 3 minutes, until asparagus is tender-crisp.
Add pasta, shrimp, soy sauce and orange juice to skillet and toss about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and transfer to a serving bowl.