Description
Whipping up this quick Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry with Mushrooms brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your kitchen in minutes. Crisp asparagus, tender shrimp, and earthy mushrooms dance together in a sizzling pan, delivering a delightful meal that feels like a culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp (fresh or thawed)
- 1 bunch firm asparagus stalks
- 8 ounces (226 grams) button or shiitake mushrooms
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons green onions
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Remove shells and clear out shrimp veins under cold running water, ensuring each ½ pound of shrimp is thoroughly cleaned.
- Slice asparagus into 1.5-inch diagonal segments, discarding tough bottom ends.
- Pour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil into a 12-inch skillet, heating to 375°F until surface appears slightly rippled.
- Arrange ½ pound shrimp in a single layer across pan’s surface, allowing 2 minutes of uninterrupted cooking until bottom side turns salmon-pink.
- Sprinkle 3 minced garlic cloves and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes into pan, stirring quickly for 30 seconds to release aromatic oils.
- Introduce 2 cups chopped asparagus and 1 cup sliced mushrooms, drizzling 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon sesame oil across ingredients while continuously tossing for 3-4 minutes.
- Scatter ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions across stir-fry, gently mixing to distribute fresh flavor just before serving.
Notes
- Check shrimp carefully and remove shells completely to prevent tough eating experience.
- Pat ingredients completely dry before stir-frying to ensure crisp texture and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Select fresh, thin asparagus stalks for best tenderness and quick cooking time.
- Cut vegetables and protein into similar-sized pieces to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg