Description
This easy Stir-Fried Shrimp, Asparagus, and Mushrooms recipe delivers a quick, fresh, and vibrant meal perfect for busy nights. Juicy shrimp are tossed with crisp asparagus and earthy mushrooms, sautéed in aromatic garlic and finished with a splash of soy sauce. Simple yet packed with flavor, this healthy stir-fry is ready in just 25 minutes and is perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp & Vegetables
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
Aromatics & Oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings & Sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon butter for richness
Instructions
- Heat Oil & Sauté Garlic: In a large pan or wok over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the pan. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, add the sliced mushrooms and asparagus pieces. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender and the asparagus is bright green and just tender-crisp.
- Return Shrimp & Season: Add the cooked shrimp back into the pan with the vegetables. Pour in the soy sauce or tamari, sprinkle the black pepper and salt (to taste), and add the butter if using. Toss everything together well to coat the ingredients evenly.
- Final Toss & Serve: Cook for an additional 1 minute to heat through and allow flavors to meld. Serve hot, as is or over rice or noodles if desired.
Notes
- For a gluten-free meal, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
- Swap asparagus with snap peas or green beans for variation.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp to keep them juicy and tender.
- Add a splash of lemon juice or sprinkle of sesame seeds for freshness and extra flavor.
- This stir-fry is delicious served over steamed rice or rice noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 183mg