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Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry: Quick, Healthy Dinner Delight

Quick and delicious Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry that checks all the boxes for flavor and speed.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry
  • 1 lb shrimp fresh or thawed, wild-caught preferred
  • 1 bunch asparagus snap off tough ends
  • 8 oz mushrooms shiitake, button, or portobello, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or substitute with peanut or vegetable oil
For Flavoring
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or lime juice
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the shrimp, asparagus, mushrooms, and garlic as described.
  2. Marinate the shrimp with soy sauce, half the garlic, and sesame oil for 15 minutes.
  3. Cook the marinated shrimp in a skillet for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
  4. Stir-fry the asparagus and mushrooms in the same skillet for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Combine the remaining garlic, cooked shrimp, soy sauce, and lemon juice, toss to mix.
  6. Serve the stir-fry over jasmine rice or rice noodles, garnished if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize by substituting shrimp with chicken, beef, or tofu as desired. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for 3 months.

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