Simple Shrimp, Asparagus, and Mushroom Stir-Fry

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Simple Shrimp, Asparagus, and Mushroom Stir-Fry

Description

This Shrimp, Asparagus, and Mushroom Stir-Fry is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish made in under 20 minutes. Juicy shrimp are sautéed with crisp asparagus and earthy mushrooms in a light garlic-soy sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner and delicious served over rice or noodles.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, for extra flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thicker sauce)
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients
    Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Trim the asparagus and slice the mushrooms so everything cooks evenly.
  2. Cook the shrimp
    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
    Add the shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. Stir-fry the vegetables
    In the same pan, add the remaining oil.
    Add garlic and ginger and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
    Add asparagus and mushrooms and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. Make the sauce
    Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Combine everything
    Return the shrimp to the pan and toss everything together.
    If you prefer a thicker sauce, add the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Finish and serve
    Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve over steamed jasmine rice
  • Pair with fried rice or noodles
  • Enjoy as a low-carb meal on its own

Tips

  • Don’t overcook shrimp; they become rubbery if cooked too long.
  • Cut asparagus into similar sizes so they cook evenly.
  • You can add bell peppers, snap peas, or broccoli for extra veggies.

Servings

4 servings

Approximate Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: ~230
  • Protein: 28g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fat: 9g

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