Sautéed Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry Recipe
A quick and flavorful shrimp and asparagus stir-fry featuring tender shrimp, crisp asparagus, and mushrooms in a savory garlic soy sauce, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 12 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Trim the asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces. Slice the mushrooms and mince the garlic.
- Heat the Pan: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start turning pink and are almost cooked through.
- Add Vegetables: Add the minced garlic, asparagus, and mushrooms to the pan. Continue stir-frying for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add Sauce and Finish Cooking: Pour in the soy sauce and stir everything together, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the shrimp are fully cooked and the flavors are well combined.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of grated ginger along with garlic.
- Substitute tamari for soy sauce to make the dish gluten-free.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity according to your salt preference.
- Cook shrimp just until pink to avoid toughness.
Keywords: shrimp stir-fry, asparagus recipe, quick dinner, healthy seafood, garlic soy sauce
