Name: 15 Minute Shrimp Stir Fry
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 pound whole wheat tubular pasta; 2 teaspoon vegetable oil, divided; 1/2 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, or 12 ounces frozen shrimp, thawed; 1 cup carrot slaw or coarsely shredded carrots; 1 pound asparagus, cut diagonally into 2-inch lengths; 6 to 8 green onions, cut diagonally into 2-inch lengths; 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce; 1 cup fresh orange juice; Salt and pepper, to taste

15 Minute Shrimp Stir Fry

In less time than it takes you to watch your favorite sitcom, you have a dinner to be proud of ready to go. This simple pasta recipe with shrimp is overflowing with flavor.

Cooking Time15 min

Ingredients

1 pound whole wheat tubular pasta
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
1/2 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, or 12 ounces frozen shrimp, thawed
1 cup carrot slaw or coarsely shredded carrots
1 pound asparagus, cut diagonally into 2-inch lengths
6 to 8 green onions, cut diagonally into 2-inch lengths
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 cup fresh orange juice
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain, set aside and keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil over high heat in a large nonstick wok or skillet. Stir-fry shrimp until firm and opaque, about two to three minutes. Remove and set aside.
Add remaining vegetable oil to pan and stir-fry carrots one minute. Add asparagus and onions and stir-fry for another two to three minutes, until asparagus is tender-crisp.
Add pasta, shrimp, soy sauce and orange juice to skillet and toss about two minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper and transfer to a serving bowl.