Shrimp & Asparagus Fried Rice

A delicious combination of tender shrimp, crunchy asparagus, and light rice that's perfectly stir-fried with soy sauce and garlic.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions:

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat

Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side

Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside

In the same skillet, add sesame oil and garlic

Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute

Add asparagus and cook until tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes

Push asparagus to the side of the skillet and pour beaten eggs into the empty space

Scramble the eggs until cooked through

Add cooked rice and soy sauce to the skillet

Stir well to combine with the asparagus and eggs

Return cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss everything together until heated through

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Garnish with sliced green onions before serving