Description
A vibrant and delicious stir-fry featuring tender shrimp, crisp asparagus, and a savory sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and white pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp and Asparagus: Ensure the shrimp is peeled and deveined. Trim the asparagus and cut it into 1-inch pieces.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook Asparagus: Add the asparagus pieces to the skillet and stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes, until they are tender-crisp.
- Add Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet and stir-fry until they turn pink and are cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Sauce: Add soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
- Combine and Serve: Stir everything together, ensuring the shrimp and asparagus are evenly coated with the sauce. Cook for another minute, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Pairs beautifully with rice or noodles; add sesame seeds or chili flakes for extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg