Stir-Fried Shrimp Asparagus Mushrooms
The best quick stir-fry with tender shrimp, crisp asparagus, and savory mushrooms. A light, low-carb dinner that’s ready in 25 minutes—perfect for weeknights!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: East Asian
Ingredients
→ Main
450 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined
450 grams asparagus, trimmed
225 grams cremini mushrooms, sliced
→ Aromatics and Seasonings
4–6 cloves garlic, minced
30 milliliters olive oil
15 milliliters soy sauce or tamari
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt, to taste
→ Optional Enrichment
15 grams unsalted butter
Instructions
Prep Ingredients: Wash and trim the asparagus. Slice mushrooms. Peel and devein shrimp. Mince garlic.
Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Cook Vegetables: Add mushrooms and asparagus to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until asparagus turns bright green and slightly tender.
Add Shrimp: Toss in the shrimp and stir-fry for 2–3 more minutes, until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Season: Add soy sauce or tamari, black pepper, and salt. If using, add butter during the final minute and stir to combine.
Serve: Enjoy immediately as a standalone dish or serve over steamed rice or quinoa.
Notes
Add red pepper flakes for heat.
Swap mushrooms with shiitake or oyster for variety.
Mix in bell peppers, zucchini, or onions if desired.
Enhance flavor with a splash of oyster or teriyaki sauce.
Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds before serving.
