Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry

Ingredients

• sesame seeds, optional
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp water
• 1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed
• 1 tbsp chili sauce, like sambal oelek
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 lbs shrimp, deveined
• cilantro, chopped, optional
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup snow peas
• cooked rice, optional
• 1/2 cup soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced