Description
This Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry is a quick and easy dinner recipe perfect for busy weeknights. It combines juicy shrimp with fresh asparagus in a savory sauce for a healthy, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink.
- Stir in asparagus and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add soy sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp, asparagus, stir-fry, quick dinner, healthy, easy recipe