Pasta Stir-Fry with Citrus and Asparagus

Recipe courtesy of Virginia Marine Products Board.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound ziti, mostaccioli or other medium pasta, uncooked
2 teaspoons vegetable oil - divided use
12 ounces frozen small shrimp, thawed
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced on diagonal
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1 pound asparagus, cut diagonally into 2-inch lengths
1 cup fresh orange juice
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions:

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2. While pasta is cooking, heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil over high heat in a large non-stick wok or skillet.
3. Stir-fry the shrimp until firm, opaque and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. Add the remaining teaspoon of vegetable oil to the pan and stir-fry the carrots for 2 minutes.
5. Add the asparagus and green onions and stir-fry for another 3 to 4 minutes until asparagus is tender-crisp.
6. When pasta is done, drain it well. Add pasta, shrimp and orange juice to skillet and toss until hot, about 2 minutes.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of Virginia Marine Products Board.