Ingredients
– 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
– 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (button or shiitake work well)
– 3 tablespoons soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
– 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
– Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating the Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry with Mushrooms is simple if you follow these steps:
1. Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and chop the vegetables. This will make the cooking process smoother and faster.
2. Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Stir until smooth and well blended.
3. Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
4. Cook Garlic and Ginger: Add the minced garlic and ginger to the oil, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the pan, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from the pan and set aside.
6. Sauté Asparagus: In the same pan, add the asparagus pieces. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to become tender yet crisp.
7. Add Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan with the asparagus. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the mushrooms are softened.
8. Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and stir to combine everything evenly.
9. Add the Sauce: Pour the sauce mixture over the shrimp and vegetables. Cook for another minute, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and coats everything well.
10. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if using, and serve immediately.
These straightforward steps will guide you in creating this delicious stir-fry effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 25g