Ginger Sesame Shrimp Asparagus Recipes

ASPARAGUS-SHRIMP DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Puree 8 ounces shrimp (peeled and deveined) in a food processor with 2 teaspoons each cornstarch, minced ginger, sesame oil and dry vermouth and 1 teaspoon soy sauce until mostly smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in 1/2 cup thinly sliced trimmed asparagus, 3 tablespoons chopped chives, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon sugar. Spoon about 2 teaspoons filling onto a dumpling wrapper. Dampen the edges and fold into a half moon; crimp the edges with your fingers. Repeat to make 18 to 24 dumplings. Cook in a steamer basket set over simmering water until cooked through, 6 minutes. Serve with soy sauce for dipping.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH GINGER GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• In a steamer set over boiling water, steam asparagus, covered, until just crisp-tender, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus well.
• In a 1-cup measure, stir together cornstarch and water until dissolved and stir in soy sauce, Sherry or Scotch, sugar, salt and sesame oil.
• Heat a wok or large heavy skillet over high heat until hot and add vegetable oil. Heat vegetable oil until hot but not smoking and stir-fry ginger root and garlic 30 seconds. Add asparagus and stir-fry 30 seconds. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to asparagus. Bring liquid to a boil, stirring, and stir-fry mixture until asparagus is well coated. Sprinkle asparagus with sesame seeds and toss.

CHINESE STIR FRIED SHRIMP WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Peel, devein and butterfly the shrimp, leaving tails intact.
• Wash asparagus and snap off tough ends. Cut each spear into 4 diagonal cuts.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a hot wok. Add half the shrimp and stir fry for 30 seconds.
• Remove shrimp from wok with a slotted spoon and set aside. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
• Add remaining oil to hot wok. Stir in asparagus, thinly sliced ginger and garlic. Stir fry for 30 seconds, stirring constantly so that garlic does not burn.
• Put shrimp back into the wok with the wine, the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil. Stir fry for 30 seconds.
• Pour in water and stir fry for another 30 seconds or until shrimp are just cooked through.
• Arrange shrimp and asparagus on a platter and serve with steamed rice, if desired.

SESAME SHRIMP & ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Combine salt, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a small cup or bowl. In a jelly-roll type pan (10 1/2 x 15), toss asparagus with oil mixture; roast 10 to 12 minutes, until tender.
• While asparagus is roasting, in a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, green onion, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; set aside.
• In a nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium-high heat until very hot.
• Add shrimp; sprinkle with red pepper and cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Arrange shrimp, asparagus, and rice on 2-4 plates; drizzle with desired amount of dressing.

GINGER SHRIMP

Steps:

• Rinse off asparagus, snap off tough ends, and cut diagonally into 1 1/2 inch lengths.
• Peel the water chestnuts, rinse under cool water and slice thinly.
• Halve the jalapeños. Remove the seeds and veins and very finely chop. You should have about 2 tablespoons.Place in a mound on a platter.
• Peel the ginger and very finely chop to equal about 3 tablespoons. Place on the platter with the jalapeños.
• Rinse the cilantro and coarsely chop the leaves.
• Trim the scallions and chop the entire length, including the green part. Place on the platter.
• These ingredients may be prepared in advance, covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated until needed.
• Halve the onion. Peel and very thinly slice.
• When ready to serve, heat a large wok or frying pan over a high flame.
• As it is heating, assemble all the ingredients within reach.
• Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the hot pan and swirl around.
• Quickly sauté the sliced onions for 1 minute.
• When they appear to be half done, add the asparagus.
• Stir fry, stirring constantly with a spatula or wooden spoon, until the onions are tender and a light brown and the asparagus is bright green, about 1 minute.
• Transfer to a platter and set aside while cooking the remaining ingredients.
• Return the pan to high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil.
• Cook the ginger until it becomes golden and develops a rich aroma, about 30 seconds.
• Add the shrimp and quickly stir fry, tossing constantly with the spatula, until it becomes opaque and pink, about 1 1/2 minutes.
• Add salt and white pepper to taste.
• Quickly add the jalapeños, cilantro, scallions, and the sliced water chestnuts. Stir fry 30 seconds.
• Add the pine nuts and return the cooked onions and asparagus to the pan and quickly toss to combine.
• Drizzle with the sesame oil.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed.
• Transfer to a large platter and serve immediately, accompanied with fluffy white rice.

GINGER SESAME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to boil, add salt and asparagus and cook for 1 minute.
• Remove and rinse asparagus in cold water, drain well on paper towels.
• In a small bowl whisk together hoisin, rice wine and sesame oil.
• Heat peanut oil in a large skillet.
• Add sesame seeds to center of the pan and cook until the seeds are browned, about 5 minutes.
• Add ginger and garlic and cook 1 minute.
• Add hoisin mixture, asparagus and salt.
• Stir often until asparagus is coated and heated through, 1 minute.