Description
Whip up this shrimp and asparagus stir-fry with mushrooms in minutes for a delicious dinner that’ll have your taste buds dancing with flavor. Crisp vegetables and succulent shrimp come together in a sizzling pan, creating a simple yet satisfying meal that makes weeknight cooking a breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb shrimp
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 cup mushrooms
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 400°F, preparing your cooking surface for a delicious stir-fry.
- Toss 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp into the hot pan, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they transform into a vibrant pink color and become fully opaque.
- Transfer the cooked shrimp to a separate plate, keeping them warm and ready for their return to the dish.
- Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil into the same skillet, maintaining the 400°F temperature.
- Add 1 bunch of chopped asparagus and 1 cup sliced mushrooms to the pan, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until they become tender and slightly caramelized.
- Mince 2 garlic cloves and sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper into the vegetable mixture, stirring for 1 minute to release their aromatic flavors.
- Slide the cooked shrimp back into the skillet, coating them with the vegetables and seasonings.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon lemon juice over the entire mixture, gently tossing to combine all ingredients.
- Serve your stir-fry immediately over your favorite base like rice, noodles, or quinoa.
Notes
- Fresh shrimp cook quickly, so watch carefully to avoid overcooking and turning rubbery.
- Cut asparagus into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- For a gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Swap shrimp for tofu or chicken to create different protein variations of this versatile stir-fry.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg