Scallops And Asparagus Stir-Fry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce
3/4 lb sea scallops, halved
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups hot cooked rice

Preparation

Place asparagus in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside.
In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry scallops, mushrooms and garlic in canola oil until scallops are opaque and mushrooms are tender.
Stir cornstarch mixture; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sauce is thickened.
Add the asparagus, tomatoes, onions, sesame oil and pepper; heat through. Serve over rice.