15 Minute Shrimp Asparagus Stir Fry
By Tiffy Cooks
This quick and healthy Shrimp Asparagus Stir Fry is super easy to whip up for dinner. This stir-fry has all the fun textures you need - juicy, plump shrimp and crisp, tender asparagus. It's one of those dishes that takes no time at all, but always impresses my guests. The sauce is super easy to make with pantry ingredients, so all you need to do is chop, mix, and saute. It’s a quick meal in a pinch, especially for lunch boxes or a last minute dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp
- 1 bundle asparagus
- 1 tbsp oil
- ¼ cup vegetable stock
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- ⅛ tsp white pepper
- ¼ tsp sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the vegetable stock, cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and sugar. Set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat the cooking oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until pink.
- Cook the Asparagus: In the same pan, add the asparagus and sauté for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Combine and Finish: Drizzle the sauce and pour it into the pan, tossing everything together. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately
Nutrition
Calories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 31gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 286mgSodium: 1569mgPotassium: 264mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 475IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 1mg
