Super Easy and Versatile Stir-fried Asparagus with Shrimp
Course: Entree, Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese, Indonesian Chinese
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 10 minutesminutes
Soaking mushrooms: 15 minutesminutes
Total Time: 20 minutesminutes
Servings: 4servings
Author: Marvellina
Learn how to make a perfect asparagus stir-fry with shrimp and other veggies. This will become your favorite and easy weeknight meal solution. Can be a side dish or an entree.
Soak shiitake mushrooms in hot water for 15-20 minutes. When the caps are soft when you squeeze them, cut the stalks off and slice the caps into 1/2-inch slices. Save 1/2 cup of the soaking water for later
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towel, set aside. Peel off tough skins from the asparagus and trim off about 2-3 inches of the tough bottom parts. Cut into 2 sections.
Heat some oil in a large wok or skillet. Add the shrimp and let them cook until they turn pink on both sides. Dish out and set aside. In the same wok/skillet, add a bit oil if needed, add green onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add slices of shitake mushrooms and stir fry for another 30 seconds
Add the asparagus stalks and carrots, and seasonings. Stir fry for about 1 minute. Add cooking wine and it will sizzle. Scrape the good flavorful bottom bits from cooking shrimp earlier. Cover the wok/skillet with a lid and let it cook for about 1-2 minutes (longer if you have "fatter" stalks)
Uncover the lid. The asparagus stalks and carrots should be soft but still somewhat crunchy. Pour in liquid from soaking mushrooms and bring to a gentle simmer. Add shrimp back to the wok/skillet. Stir to mix everything. Have a taste and adjust with salt if necessary. Give the cornstarch solution a stir and pour in and continue to stir until the sauce thickened. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately