THAI SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS

By Vanetta

Ingredients

• 1 pound(s) shelled and deveined shrimp
• 4 teaspoon(s) green curry paste
• 1 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
• 1 pound(s) asparagus, cut in 2-inch pieces
• 2 limes
• 1 can(s) (13 1/2- to 14-ounce) light coconut milk
• 2 tablespoon(s) less-sodium fish sauce
• 2 package(s) (8.8-ounce) precooked whole-grain brown rice

Preparation

Step 1

In medium bowl, toss shrimp with curry paste to coat. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes or just until pink, stirring. Transfer to large bowl. To same skillet, add asparagus and 3 tablespoons water; cook 4 minutes or until asparagus is tender-crisp and water evaporates, stirring often. From 1 lime, grate 1 teaspoon peel; cut remaining lime into 4 wedges. Add asparagus to shrimp in bowl. To skillet, add coconut milk and lime peel; heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to medium and cook 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Return shrimp mixture to skillet. Stir in fish sauce; heat through. Heat rice in microwave as label directs; serve with shrimp and lime wedges.