Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry

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This Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry is not only super healthy; it is so easy to make and packed with so much flavor! Best of all, it’s ready in less than 20 minutes!

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Shrimp

Key Ingredient

1. Prepare the sauce by combining soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil and pepper in a medium mixing bowl, whisking until smooth.

PREP THE SAUCE

2. Heat 4 tablespoons cooking oil in a wok over medium-high heat. As soon as the wok starts to smoke a little, add the shrimp. Allow one side of the shrimp to cook for about 30 seconds before stir-frying.

COOK THE SHRIMP

3. When shrimp is half-way cooked, stir in half of the sauce. Stir-fry till shrimp is cooked, then remove from the wok.

ADD THE SAUCE 

4. Add a splash of cooking oil into the wok if needed, then toss in the asparagus. Stir-fry for 3 - 4 minutes, allowing the asparagus to char slightly.

STIR FRY THE ASPARAGUS

5. As soon as the asparagus is cooked, add the ginger and onion. When onion starts to turn translucent, add the remaining sauce.

ADD IN

6. Return the shrimp to the wok; give everything a good stir to combine all ingredients.

RETURN THE SHRIMP

7. Serve over steamed rice.

SERVE

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Enjoy!

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