Stir-Fried Shrimp and Asparagus in Garlic Sauce

Name: Stir-Fried Shrimp and Asparagus in Garlic Sauce
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 pound, extra-large (21-25) shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed; 1 teaspoon, sugar; 1/2 teaspoon, salt; 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons, dry sherry; 2 tablespoons, soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Asian, broad bean chili paste; 1 teaspoon, sherry vinegar; 2 teaspoons, cornstarch; 2 tablespoons, vegetable oil; 6 , garlic cloves, sliced thin; 3 , large scallions, white parts chopped fine, green parts cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons, grated fresh ginger; 1 1/2 pounds, asparagus, trimmed and cut on bias into 2-inch lengths

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By Andrew Janjigian

Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2017

SERVES4

TIME45 minutes, plus 30 minutes resting

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We started our shrimp stir-fries by tossing the shrimp with a little salt and sugar and letting them sit for 30 minutes. This not only seasoned the shrimp but also helped them retain moisture during cooking. When the shrimp were almost read...

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