Shrimp and asparagus stir-fry with mushrooms recipe

Here’s a quick and flavorful Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry with Mushrooms recipe—light, savory, and perfect for a weeknight dinner 🍤🥦🍄

Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry with Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or shiitake)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)
• 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil or sesame oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, adds richness)
• 1 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water (optional, for thickened sauce)
• Cooked rice or noodles for serving
• Optional garnish: sesame seeds, sliced green onions

Instructions

1. Prep shrimp
   • Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Cook asparagus and mushrooms
   • Heat 1–2 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
   • Add mushrooms and asparagus, stir-fry 3–4 minutes until just tender.
   • Remove from pan and set aside.
3. Cook shrimp
   • Add remaining oil to the pan.
   • Stir-fry shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from pan and set aside.
4. Make the sauce
   • In the same pan, add garlic (and ginger if using), sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
   • Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
   • Stir to combine.
   • Optional: stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken.
5. Combine everything
   • Return vegetables and shrimp to the pan.
   • Toss to coat in the sauce and heat through, 1–2 minutes.
6. Serve
   • Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.
   • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Vegetables: Bell peppers, snap peas, or baby corn work well.
• Shrimp: Can be substituted with scallops, chicken, or tofu for a different protein.
• Sauce flavor: Add a teaspoon of honey or brown sugar for a hint of sweetness.
• Spicy: Add sriracha or chili garlic sauce to taste.

💡 Pro Tip: Stir-fry over high heat and keep ingredients moving for crisp-tender vegetables and perfectly cooked shrimp.

I can also give a one-pan garlic butter version that’s even faster and extra rich if you want. Do you want me to do that?