Shrimp Asparagus Stir Fry
If you’re seeking a quick, healthy meal that’s bursting with flavor, this Shrimp Asparagus Stir Fry is your answer. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish combines succulent shrimp with vibrant asparagus and crisp snap peas, all tossed in a savory sauce that will tantalize your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry; season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Prepare vegetables: wash asparagus, slice red bell pepper, and rinse snap peas. Mince garlic and ginger.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, cornstarch, and a tablespoon of water until combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; add oil and swirl to coat.
- Stir-fry garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for 2-3 minutes until pink before flipping for another minute.
- Remove shrimp from the pan; stir-fry asparagus and red bell pepper for about 3 minutes.
- Add snap peas; stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes.
- Return shrimp to the pan along with sauce; stir gently to combine until heated through.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg