Description
This Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry is a quick, healthy dish featuring succulent shrimp and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a savory sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights, it’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor, making it a delicious meal option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 3 green onions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- Trim and cut the asparagus into 2-inch pieces.
- Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips.
- Trim the snap peas and chop the green onions, separating the white parts from the green tops.
- Mince the garlic and ginger.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), cornstarch, and water until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the white parts of the green onions, asparagus, red bell pepper, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the shrimp to the pan, pour the sauce over, and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or soy sauce if needed.
- Prepare serving plates or bowls with rice or noodles.
- Spoon the shrimp and vegetable stir-fry over the rice or noodles.
- Garnish with the green tops of the chopped green onions and optional sesame seeds or sesame oil.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Ensure your pan is hot enough before adding oil for optimal searing.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
- Customize vegetables based on availability; broccoli, carrots, or zucchini are great alternatives.
- For added heat, consider adding red pepper flakes or sliced chili peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes