Shrimp Asparagus Stir Fry
If you’re craving a vibrant, healthy meal that’s quick to prepare, this Shrimp Asparagus Stir Fry is your solution! In just 25 minutes, you can create a colorful dish packed with tender shrimp, fresh asparagus, and bright bell peppers. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests, this stir fry is both nutritious and delicious. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Plus, it’s highly customizable—feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables or proteins!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Prepare vegetables: wash asparagus, slice bell pepper, and trim snap peas. Mince garlic and ginger.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for about 2-3 minutes until golden. Flip and cook another minute until pink.
- Remove shrimp from the pan; add asparagus and bell pepper to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add snap peas; stir-fry for another couple of minutes.
- Return shrimp to the pan with the sauce; toss everything together and cook until the sauce thickens (about 1-2 minutes).
- Serve over warm rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg