Description
Looking for a vibrant and nutritious meal that can be prepared in just 25 minutes? This Shrimp Asparagus Stir Fry is your answer! Bursting with fresh vegetables like asparagus and snap peas, and tender shrimp enveloped in a savory sauce, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. The colorful presentation and delightful flavor make it a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that everyone will enjoy!
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
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare vegetables: trim asparagus, slice red bell pepper, rinse snap peas, and mince garlic and ginger.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet; cook until pink (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, stir-fry asparagus and red bell pepper for about 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Add snap peas; stir-fry another 2 minutes.
- Return shrimp to the skillet along with the sauce mixture; cook until sauce thickens (about 1 minute).
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg