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Shrimp Asparagus Stir Fry

Savory Shrimp Asparagus Stir Fry Ready in 25 Minutes

Delicious Shrimp Asparagus Stir Fry with vibrant colors and savory sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or any cooking oil of your choice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas trimmed
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce optional
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • salt and pepper to taste
To Serve
  • cooked rice or noodles for serving
  • sesame seeds optional
  • green onions optional

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the large shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt and pepper and set aside.
  2. Wash and trim the asparagus, cutting it into 2-inch pieces. Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips, and rinse the snap peas. Mince the garlic and ginger finely.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
  4. Set a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Allow it to warm up.
  5. Add minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Place the shrimp in a single layer in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  7. In the same pan, add asparagus and red bell pepper, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
  8. Toss in the snap peas and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
  9. Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and pour the sauce over everything, stirring to coat.
  10. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  11. Serve over cooked rice or noodles and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use fresh shrimp and seasonal vegetables for best flavor. Cook shrimp in a single layer for optimal searing.

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