Super Easy and Versatile Stir-fried Asparagus with Shrimp
Servings: 4 servings
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.
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Ingredients
- 4 oz large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 lb asparagus stalks
- 1 large carrots peeled and slice at angle
- 3 large dried shitake mushrooms or mushrooms of your choice
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
Aromatics:
- 2 stalks green onion cut into 3-inch section
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and finely chopped
- 1 inch fresh ginger peeled, thinly sliced and smashed to release flavor
Seasonings:
- 1 Tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- ¼ tsp sugar
Thickening agent:
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp water
Instructions
- 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
