Quick stir-fried shrimp with green asparagus

Quick stir-fried shrimp with green asparagus

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Xueci Cheng

Xueci Cheng

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"Looking for a speedy weekday lunch that’s both tasty and nutritious? Look no further than this one-pan dish featuring crunchy asparagus and tender shrimp. While some asparagus enthusiasts in Germany may consider this recipe unconventional, it's my favorite way to enjoy green asparagus at its peak (substitute with other crunchy vegetables like sugar snap peas or green beans). To use frozen shrimp as a pantry staple, this dish is both versatile and easy to make. Plus, if you happen to have shrimp with whole heads, frying them in the oil before adding the shrimp will add even more flavor. Don't have Shaoxing wine? No worries—sherry wine makes a solid substitute."
Difficulty
Easy 👌
Preparation
20 min
Baking
0 min
Resting
0 min

Ingredients

2Servings
225 g
shrimp
225 g
green asparagus
½ tbsp
Shaoxing wine
½ clove
garlic
2½ g
ginger
¼ tsp
chili flakes
½ tbsp
soy sauce
¼ tbsp
oyster sauce (optional)
½ tbsp
butter (optional)
vegetable oil (for frying)
sesame seed (toasted, for garnish)
jasmine rice (cooked, for serving)
salt
pepper
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Utensils

bowl (large), knife, cutting board, frying pan, tongs

How-To Videos

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Nutrition per serving

Cal426
Fat4 g
Protein31 g
Carb65 g

  • Step 1/ 3

    Defrost the shrimps if using frozen and remove the shell. Then add half of the Shaoxing wine, salt and pepper. Let marinate for approx. 5 min. In the meantime, cut off the woody end​​s of green asparagus and cut into approx. 5 cm./2 in. sticks diagonally. Mince garlic and ginger.
    • 225 g shrimp
    • ¼ tbsp Shaoxing wine
    • 225 g green asparagus
    • ½ clove garlic
    • 2½ g ginger
    • salt
    • pepper
    • bowl (large)
    • knife
    • cutting board

    Defrost the shrimps if using frozen and remove the shell. Then add half of the Shaoxing wine, salt and pepper. Let marinate for approx. 5 min. In the meantime, cut off the woody end​​s of green asparagus and cut into approx. 5 cm./2 in. sticks diagonally. Mince garlic and ginger.

  • Step 2/ 3

    In a frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimps and fry until they turn pink on both sides, approx. 1–2 min. per side. Remove from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add more oil if needed, then add ginger, garlic, and chili flakes and fry until fragrant. Then add asparagus and fry for approx. 2 min.
    • ¼ tsp chili flakes
    • vegetable oil (for frying)
    • frying pan
    • tongs

    In a frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimps and fry until they turn pink on both sides, approx. 1–2 min. per side. Remove from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add more oil if needed, then add ginger, garlic, and chili flakes and fry until fragrant. Then add asparagus and fry for approx. 2 min.

  • Step 3/ 3

    Add back the shrimp and add the remaining Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, optionally oyster sauce, and some butter. Stir-fry for approx. 1–2 min. or until the butter melts and the sauce is well mixed. Transfer to a plate, garnish with more chili flakes and sesame seeds, and serve immediately with cooked jasmine rice.
    • ¼ tbsp Shaoxing wine
    • ½ tbsp soy sauce
    • ¼ tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
    • ½ tbsp butter (optional)
    • sesame seed (toasted, for garnish)
    • jasmine rice (cooked, for serving)

    Add back the shrimp and add the remaining Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, optionally oyster sauce, and some butter. Stir-fry for approx. 1–2 min. or until the butter melts and the sauce is well mixed. Transfer to a plate, garnish with more chili flakes and sesame seeds, and serve immediately with cooked jasmine rice.

  • Enjoy your meal!

    Quick stir-fried shrimp with green asparagus

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