Description
Shrimp and asparagus stir fry with mushrooms delivers a quick, flavor-packed dinner that comes together faster than your favorite takeout order. Fresh seafood and crisp vegetables dance in a savory sauce, making your weeknight meal both delicious and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables:
- 12 oz asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced or grated
Seasonings and Cooking Liquids:
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Serving Base:
- 2 cups cooked rice or 8 oz noodles
Instructions
- Prepare your mise en place by peeling and deveining 1 lb of shrimp, chopping 1 bunch of asparagus into 2-inch segments, and slicing 8 oz of mushrooms into thin pieces.
- Warm 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat (375°F) until the surface looks shiny and slightly rippled.
- Carefully add shrimp to the hot skillet, spreading them in a single layer. Cook for exactly 2-3 minutes until they turn salmon-pink and curl slightly.
- Toss 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, sliced mushrooms, and asparagus pieces into the skillet with the shrimp.
- Sauté the entire mixture for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning and ensure even cooking of vegetables.
- Pour 2-3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce across the skillet, sprinkling ¼ tsp red pepper flakes if you want a subtle kick.
- Gently mix all ingredients to coat evenly with sauce and distribute seasonings thoroughly.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over 2 cups of steamed rice or 8 oz of prepared noodles.
Notes
- Choose medium or large shrimp for the best texture and easiest eating in this stir-fry.
- Make sure your skillet or wok is hot before adding ingredients to achieve a nice sear on the shrimp and vegetables.
- Cut asparagus into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly and maintain a crisp-tender texture.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-10 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg