Stir Fried Jumbo Shrimp and Fresh Asparagus

1 pound fresh asparagus
4 T minced green onions
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp minced fresh ginger
2 1/2 T soy sauce
1 tsp sesame seed oil
2 tsp brown sugar
1 T cornstarch
1 T cold water
1 T vegetable oil
1 1/4 pound jumbo shrimp
1 cup chicken broth

Trim ends from asparagus and cut stalks in 1/2 inch diagonal slices. Mix green onions, garlic, and ginger. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar. Mix cornstarch and cold water in separate bowl to form paste. In a frying pan or wok heat 2 tsp of oil and stir fry the shrimp until cooked. Remove shrimp from pan. Heat remaining 1 tsp oil and stir fry asparagus. Stir in onion, garlic, ginger, ketchup mixture and shrimp. Add chicken broth and heat quickly. Stir in paste a little at a time to thicken. Serve over rice or noodles.