Shrimp and asparagus stir-fry with mushrooms

This quick and healthy shrimp stir-fry is packed with tender asparagus, savory mushrooms, and juicy shrimp tossed in a simple garlic soy sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect served over rice, noodles, or enjoyed low-carb on its own.

⏱ Time & Servings

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 12–15 minutes

• Total Time: ~25 minutes

• Servings: 3–4

🧾 Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined

• 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for velveting shrimp)

• 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)

• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed & cut into 2-inch pieces

• 1½ cups mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)

Sauce

• 3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but recommended)

• 1 tbsp water or chicken broth

• 1 tsp sugar or honey

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp sesame oil

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep Shrimp
   Pat shrimp dry. Toss lightly with cornstarch if using. Set aside.

2. Cook Shrimp
   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
   Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until just pink.
   Remove and set aside.

3. Stir-Fry Veggies
   Add remaining oil to the pan.
   Stir-fry asparagus for 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
   Add mushrooms and cook until softened and lightly browned.

4. Add Aromatics
   Stir in garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. Combine & Sauce
   Return shrimp to the pan.
   Pour in sauce and toss everything together.
   Cook 1–2 minutes until glossy and heated through.

6. Serve
   Serve hot over rice, noodles, or enjoy as-is for a low-carb meal.

🍽 Flavor & Texture

✔ Juicy, tender shrimp
✔ Crisp asparagus
✔ Savory mushrooms
✔ Light, glossy stir-fry sauce

⭐ Tips & Variations

• Spicy: Add chili flakes or chili oil

• Low-carb/Keto: Skip sugar and serve alone or over cauliflower rice

• Extra veggies: Add bell peppers or snap peas

• Lemon finish: Squeeze fresh lemon before serving

• Meal prep friendly: Keeps well for 2 days refrigerated

📊 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)

• Calories: 280

• Protein: 32g

• Fat: 12g

• Carbs: 10g