Asparagus and Shrimp Stir Fry
Asparagus and Shrimp Stir Fry is a delightful dance of textures and flavors that will awaken your taste buds. Tender shrimp and crisp-tender asparagus spears are tossed in a savory and slightly sweet sauce, creating a harmonious blend of succulent bites and satisfying crunch. This quick and easy dish is a testament to the beauty of simplicity. The best part? This dinner for two can be done in 20 minutes!

How do I ensure the shrimp doesn’t get overcooked while the asparagus is tender-crisp?
Cook the shrimp or the protein first! It only takes a few minutes for the shrimp to turn pink. Set it aside. Next, observe to see if the pan needs a little more oil and add accordingly. Cook the asparagus along with the garlic and ginger. Add the stir fry sauce and a little bit of water to make this stir fry saucy. Then, combine the two back together at the end. Furthermore, you can read more about how to cook shrimps properly from Bon Appetit.
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What type of sauce or seasonings work well with asparagus and shrimp?
A light, bright sauce pairs nicely with these delicate flavors. Make a sauce with soy sauce, oyster sauce, a bit of honey or sugar, garlic, ginger, and ground pepper. Also, you can complement the dish beautifully with fresh herbs like basil or cilantro.
Can I make substitutions or additions to add more protein/vegetables?
Yes, you can absolutely make substitutions! Add chicken, beef or tofu for extra protein. Sliced bell peppers, snap peas, broccoli or carrots make great veggie additions. Just be mindful of varying cook times and adjust accordingly. Adding cashews provides a nice crunch too. In fact, this approach also applies to other stir fry dishes like beef broccoli, beef bok choy, and easy cashew chicken stir fry.
Asparagus and Shrimp Stir Fry
Equipment
- 1 skillet or a wok
Ingredients
For the stir fry sauce
- 4 tablespoons oyster sauce or Hoisin sauce
- 1½ tablespoons soy sauce (1 and a half table spoon) or Maggi seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dark sweet soy sauce or black soy sauce optional
- ¼ teaspoon ground black or white pepper
For the stir fry
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 lb shrimps peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 lb Asparagus
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds optional for toppings
Instructions
Make the stir fry sauce and get it ready.
- In a small bowl, combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, dark sweet soy sauce (optional), and ground pepper together. Set it aside.
For the stir fry
- Minced garlic and a knob of ginger. These are your aromatics.
- Cut the tough end of the asparagus out. (About an inch at the bottom of each asparagus) Then cut them in half to make the vegetable pieces smaller. Set them aside.
- In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable or olive oil with high heat. Once the skillet is smoking hot, cook the shrimp about 1 -2 minutes on each side or until they turn pink. Transfer the cooked shrimps to the bowl.
- Add another tablespoon of oil or as needed. Toss the asparagus then garlic and ginger to the skillet. Add stir fry sauce and water. Stir fry for a few minutes or until the asparagus becomes tender but still crunchy. See if you need to adjust the taste as well.
- Toss the cooked shrimps back to the skillet and combine well to make sure that the shrimps are well coated in the stir fry sauce. Sprinkle some sesame seeds if you desire.
- Enjoy this asparagus and shrimp stir fry with steamed white rice or other whole grains!
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@stickyricethaikitchen Asparagus & Shrimp Stir Fry Ingredients For the stir fry sauce 4 tablespoons oyster sauce or Hoisin sauce 1½ tablespoons soy sauce (1 and a half table spoon) or Maggi seasoning 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon dark sweet soy sauce or black soy sauce optional ¼ teaspoon ground black or white pepper For the stir fry 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil 1 lb shrimps peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1 lb Asparagus ¼ cup water 2 teaspoons sesame seeds optional for toppings Full recipe and tips from www.stickyricethaikitchen.com and search “Asparagus and Shrimp Stir Fry”. #asparagus#shrimp#stirfry#dinnerideas#20minutemeals#homemadefood#tiktokrecipe#easyrecipe#simplerecipe
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