Description
A quick and healthy Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry with Mushrooms recipe that combines fresh vegetables and succulent shrimp in a savory garlic-ginger soy sauce. Perfect for a light dinner or lunch, this stir-fry is easy to prepare and packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
Sauce and Seasoning
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tbsp water (if using cornstarch)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash the asparagus and mushrooms thoroughly. Slice the mushrooms and cut the asparagus into 2-inch pieces. Mince the garlic and grate the fresh ginger.
- Heat the oil: Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Heat until the oil is shimmering and hot.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Stir and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Cook asparagus: Add the asparagus pieces to the pan and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until they turn bright green but remain crisp.
- Add mushrooms: Toss in the sliced mushrooms and continue to sauté for 2 more minutes until the mushrooms soften and release their moisture.
- Cook shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Add sauce and thicken: Pour the low-sodium soy sauce over the shrimp and vegetables. If using cornstarch, mix it with water to create a slurry and add it to the pan. Stir and cook for an additional minute until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the ingredients.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired, toss lightly, and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles if preferred.
Notes
- To keep the asparagus crisp-tender, avoid overcooking beyond 2 minutes.
- Cornstarch is optional but helps create a glossy, thickened sauce.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness of the dish.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes during cooking.
- This recipe can be adapted to use other vegetables such as bell peppers or snap peas.
