Asparagus and Shrimp Stir Fry
I found this asparagus and shrimp stir fry recipe on MyRecipes that looked simple and delicious. I adapted it a bit by halving the sauce and by serving it with Garlic Rice instead of noodles. It was flavorful and hearty but still healthy and the shrimp were perfectly cooked. I served this dish with Spicy Broccoli with Garlic for a quick and easy meal that the whole family enjoyed.
How to Make Asparagus and Shrimp Stir Fry
Make the Garlic Rice. Click here for the recipe link.
In a small bowl, mix the chicken broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, and white pepper. Mix well with a whisk; set aside.
Set a skillet over high heat. When hot, add the vegetable oil, ginger, and garlic; stir until garlic begins to turn golden, about 30 seconds. Stir in asparagus and add 3 tablespoons of water; cover and cook just until asparagus is bright green, 1 to 2 minutes.
Add shrimp and stir, uncovered until they are opaque in the center of the thickest part, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Whisk the broth mixture then add it to the skillet; stir until the sauce boils and thickens. Taste and season if needed. Pour into a serving dish. Serve with Garlic Rice. Enjoy.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ⅛ tsp white pepper
- ½ tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger grated
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ pounds asparagus rinsed, woody ends removed, cut into thirds
- ¾ lb shelled deveined shrimp, rinsed and patted dry
Instructions
- Make the Garlic Rice. See above for the recipe link.
- In a small bowl, mix together the chicken broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, and white pepper. Mix well with a whisk; set aside.
- Set a large skillet over high heat. When hot, add the vegetable oil, ginger, and garlic; stir until garlic begins to turn golden, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in asparagus and add 3 tablespoons of water; cover and cook just until asparagus is bright green, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add shrimp and stir, uncovered until they are opaque in the center of the thickest part, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Whisk the broth mixture then add it to the skillet; stir until the sauce boils and thickens. Taste and season if needed.
- Pour into a serving dish. Serve with Garlic Rice. Enjoy.
Oh mercy, that looks SO good!!!!!
xo Kris
Pam, thank you for your kind words!!
This looks great, I love a good shrimp stir fry!
Sounds delicious!
Simple and delicious is always a good combo but when you add healthy and it contains shrimp and asparagus, it makes it the near perfect meal.
Shrimp and asparagus are great together. And it beats ordering Chinese take out. Yum!
Hi Pam,
It looks so appetising and mouthwatering!!
Cheers and hope you have a great weekend,
Lia.
What a great stir fry! I kinda low how abundant that sauce is…perfect to be sopped up by the rice!
Such an easy and nutritious meal! This looks so delicious, Pam.
Looks totally delicious, Pam. I am jealous that you can still find green asparagus at this time of year.
It definitely does beat Take Out. I like the shrimp/asparagus combination.
beautiful shrimps I love them
Healthy and delicious. I love shrimp, it sounds like a great way to prepare it.
Sounds fantastic, Pam.
It looks delicious!