Lime Shrimp With Asparagus

• 3/4 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons water
• 3/4 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, deveined, & minced
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon lime peel, grated
• 2 cups cooked rice

1. Put asparagus, garlic and water in a 1 1/2 quart microwave bowl. Cover and cook 3-4 minutes on high until asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
2. Put shrimp, red pepper and jalapeno into same bowl. Cover and cook on high for 3 minutes, until shrimp turns pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
3. Mix cornstarch, soy sauce, lime juice and lime peel together. Whisk into cookeing juices. Microwave on high (uncovered) for 1 minute, until thick and bubbly.
4. Stir in shrimp and asparagus. Cook, uncovered, for 30 - 60 secongs until heated through. Serve over rice.

garlic, water, shrimp, red pepper, pepper, cornstarch, soy sauce, lime juice, lime peel, rice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lime-shrimp-with-asparagus-221616 (may not work)