Main Dish 241 Calorie Lemony Shrimp and Asparagus

Main Dish 241 Calorie Lemony Shrimp and Asparagus


INGREDIENTS:
1/4 pound fresh or frozen peeled and deveined shrimp
3/4 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces, or one I 0-ounce package frozen cut asparagus
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons water
medium green or sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 cups hot cooked rice Lemon wedges (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
In a 1-1/2 quart casserole combine the asparagus, garlic, and water.
Cook, covered, on 100% power (high) for 4 to 5 minutes or till asparagus is just crisp-tender. Stir in shrimp and green
or sweet red pepper.
Cook, covered, on high for 5 to 7 minutes (7 to 9 minutes in a low-wattage oven) or till shrimp are pink and asparagus
is tender, stirring once. Remove shrimp and vegetables with a slotted spoon, reserving liquid in casserole.
Meanwhile, in a bowl combine the soy sauce, lemon peel, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Stir into liquid in casserole.
Cook, uncovered, on high for 2 to 4 minutes or till thickened and bubbly, stirring after every minute till mixture begins
to thicken, then every 30 seconds.
Stir shrimp and vegetables into casserole. Cook, uncovered, on high for 1 to 2 minutes or till heated through. Serve
with rice and lemon wedges, if desired.
Makes 4 servings.
Calories: 241/serving
TIME:
Preparation Time: 8 min.
Cooking Time: 12 min.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
23g protein
33g carbohydrate
2g fat
129mg cholesterol
643mg sodium
55mg potassium