Stir-Fried Shrimp and Asparagus in Garlic Sauce | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 pound extra-large (21-25) shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Asian broad bean chili paste
• 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 garlic cloves, sliced thin
• 3 large scallions, white parts chopped fine, green parts cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut on bias into 2-inch lengths