Description
This Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry recipe is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish perfect for a delicious weeknight meal. Tender shrimp, crisp asparagus, and a savory sauce come together in a delightful stir-fry that’s sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with cornstarch and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce with oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil.
- Stir-Fry: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and stir-fry until crisp-tender. Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink. Pour in the sauce, stir to coat, and cook until heated through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- You can substitute snap peas or green beans for asparagus.
- Add extra red pepper flakes for more heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
