Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 6 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon chili paste ((sambal oelek or similar))
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 red bell pepper sliced thin
• 1/2 pound asparagus (cut into 2-inch pieces, trimmed)
• 1 cup snow peas
• 2 pounds large shrimp (peeled, deveined, tail-on)
• Cooked rice (for serving)
• Chopped cilantro (fresh)
• Sesame seeds