Description
This Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry with Mushrooms recipe is a delightful combination of flavors and textures, perfect for a quick and healthy meal. Tender shrimp, crisp asparagus, and savory mushrooms come together in a delicious stir-fry sauce that’s sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
Shrimp:
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Asparagus:
1 bunch, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
Mushrooms:
1 cup sliced (button or cremini)
Vegetable oil:
2 tablespoons
Garlic:
3 cloves, minced
Ginger:
1 teaspoon, grated fresh
Soy sauce:
3 tablespoons low-sodium
Oyster sauce:
1 tablespoon
Rice vinegar:
1 tablespoon
Cornstarch mixture:
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Black pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Red pepper flakes:
1/4 teaspoon (optional)
Green onions or cilantro:
2 tablespoons sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch-water mixture. Set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet, cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: Add remaining oil, stir-fry asparagus and mushrooms for 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Combine Ingredients: Return shrimp to the pan, pour in the sauce. Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until thickened and coated.
- Season and Serve: Season with black pepper and red pepper flakes. Garnish with green onions or cilantro. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, serve over cauliflower rice.
- Swap oyster sauce for hoisin sauce for a slightly sweeter flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
