Stir-fried Shrimp, Asparagus, and Mushrooms
A quick and healthy meal featuring tender shrimp and fresh vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 450 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 450 grams asparagus, trimmed
- 225 grams cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 4-6 cloves garlic, minced
- 30 milliliters olive oil
- 15 milliliters soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 15 grams unsalted butter For richer flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and trim the asparagus, slice the cremini mushrooms, and peel and devein the shrimp. Mince the garlic cloves.
Cooking
- Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant, avoiding browning.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and trimmed asparagus, stir-frying for 3 to 5 minutes until the asparagus is bright green and slightly tender-crisp.
- Add the shrimp and continue stir-frying for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Season with soy sauce or tamari, black pepper, and salt to taste. Add butter during the last minute of cooking and stir well.
Serving
- Serve hot over steamed rice or quinoa. Add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Prep all ingredients before cooking for efficiency. Consider adding chopped nuts for extra crunch. Adjust soy sauce to your taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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