Ingredients:
4 ½ oz. protein, 1 Veggie, and
1 carb per serving
5 oz medium or large peeled, raw shrimp
1½ cup asparagus, in 1" pieces
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger root, minced
juice and zest of ½ lemon *
½ cup brown rice, cooked
Instructions:
Preheat pan on MED heat
Add shrimp, garlic, and ginger into preheated pan
Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes (Add small amount of water if necessary)
Snap off the woody ends of asparagus and discard. Cut remaining asparagus into 1" pieces
Remove shrimp and add asparagus and sprinkle with the lemon juice
Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes
Put the shrimp back into the pan and heat for 1 minute or until all ingredients are the same temperature
Serve over rice and sprinkle with the zest of the ½ lemon
* Hint: If your lemon is not very juicy, microwave it for 10 seconds to help it release its juices.