Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry with Mushrooms
Shrimp and asparagus stir-fry with mushrooms is a vibrant, quick meal that combines succulent shrimp, crisp asparagus, and earthy mushrooms into a delicious dish. This easy recipe takes only minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. The fresh ingredients and savory sauces create a delightful culinary experience that will leave everyone asking for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 8 oz mushrooms (button or shiitake), sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing the produce. Chop the asparagus and slice the mushrooms. Mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp; cook until pink and opaque (3-4 minutes). Remove shrimp from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add asparagus and mushrooms; stir-fry for about 3 minutes until slightly softened but still crunchy.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, pour in soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to coat everything in sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds or sliced green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup stir-fry (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: - Substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for different protein options. - Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas. - For added flavor, incorporate teriyaki sauce or sweet chili sauce.