Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry

the gingered whisk

“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!”

- The Gingered Whisk

Shrimp

Shrimp

Main Ingredient

For the Stir Fry – 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail-on – 1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed, stalks cut into bite-sized pieces – 4-6 tablespoons cooking oil – 1 thumb ginger, thinly sliced – 1 small onion, sliced For the sauce: – 2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce – 2 tablespoon oyster sauce – 1 teaspoon brown sugar – 1 teaspoon sesame oil – Dash of peppe

Ingredients

20-Minute Shrimp & Asparagus Stir Fry

Yield

4 Servings

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Total Time

25 Minutes

Level

Quick & Easy

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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7. Serve over steamed rice.

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Enjoy!

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