Shrimp And Asparagus Stir-Fry
featured in Dinners Under 500 Calories
This dish is the perfect balance of healthy and delicious, and will have you coming back for seconds! The succulent shrimp and tender asparagus are sautéed to perfection in a sauce made of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic.
May 04, 2023
98% would make again
Total Time
20 minutes
20 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
10 minutes
10 min
Total Time
20 minutes
20 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
10 minutes
10 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 lb raw shrimp (455 g), peeled and deveined
- 1 lb asparagus (455 g), ends trimmed, halved crosswise
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Nutrition Info
- Calories 268
- Fat 15g
- Carbs 6g
- Fiber 14g
- Sugar 1g
- Protein 26g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the pan and season with ½ teaspoon of salt and the crushed red pepper flakes. Cook until the shrimp is pink, 2–3 minutes, then remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the asparagus, garlic, ginger, and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt and cook, tossing frequently, until the asparagus is tender-crisp, 4–5 minutes.
- Return the shrimp to the pan, then add the soy sauce. Stir until the ingredients are well-combined. Stir in the lemon juice, then remove the pan from the heat.
- Serve the stir-fry hot.
- Enjoy!
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