Description
Shrimp Asparagus Stir Fry is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together the tender flavors of shrimp and crisp vegetables in just 25 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this quick and easy recipe is versatile enough to accommodate various preferences. The combination of fresh asparagus, bell peppers, and snap peas not only adds color but also boosts the nutritional profile of your meal. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying dish that’s loaded with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
- Wash and chop the asparagus, slice the bell pepper, and rinse the snap peas. Mince garlic and ginger.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce with cornstarch until dissolved.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
- Sauté garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for 2-3 minutes until pink.
- Flip shrimp; cook another minute before removing from pan.
- Stir-fry asparagus and bell pepper for about 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add snap peas; cook for an additional two minutes.
- Return shrimp to the pan along with the sauce mixture; stir to combine.
- Cook until sauce thickens slightly; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg