Description
Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry brings together tender seafood and crisp vegetables in a quick, flavorful dance across your wok. Sizzling garlic, ginger, and soy sauce create a mouthwatering meal that delivers restaurant-quality taste right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound shrimp
Vegetables:
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 8 ounces mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
Sauces and Oils:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooked rice or noodles
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your cutting board. Ensure shrimp are completely peeled and deveined. Slice asparagus into precise 2-inch segments and mushrooms into thin slices.
- Mix 1 tablespoon of soy sauce with shrimp in a medium bowl. Allow the shrimp to absorb flavors for exactly 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat until oil shimmers and ripples, about 2 minutes.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon grated ginger to hot oil. Stir rapidly for 30 seconds until fragrant and golden.
- Carefully slide marinated shrimp into the wok. Cook for 2-3 minutes at 375°F, stirring occasionally until shrimp turn soft pink.
- Introduce 1 bunch asparagus pieces and 8 ounces sliced mushrooms into the wok. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until asparagus reaches tender-crisp consistency.
- Pour remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon oyster sauce over the mixture. Toss ingredients quickly to distribute sauce evenly.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle 1 tablespoon sesame oil across the stir-fry for a rich finishing note.
- Transfer hot stir-fry immediately onto warm rice or noodles. Serve steaming and fresh from the wok.
Notes
- Fresh shrimp cook quickly, so watch carefully to prevent overcooking and keeping them tender and juicy.
- Cutting asparagus on a diagonal creates more surface area for better flavor absorption and an attractive presentation.
- Use high heat and keep ingredients moving constantly to achieve that classic stir-fry crispness without burning.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and ensure oyster sauce is gluten-free or omit entirely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-9 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg