Description
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender shrimp and crisp asparagus, balanced with soy sauce and sesame oil for a delightful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant — don’t let it brown.
- Add the shrimp and asparagus to the pan, spreading them into a single layer if possible. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turns pink and opaque and asparagus is tender-crisp, about 5–7 minutes total.
- Pour in the 3 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil (if using), stirring to coat everything evenly. Cook another 30–60 seconds to let the sauce reduce slightly.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper to taste (remember soy sauce adds salt).
- Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
Shrimp is an excellent lean protein source; feel free to use low-sodium soy sauce to limit sodium content. This recipe is versatile; consider using firm tofu or mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2.4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 150mg