Description
Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry with Mushrooms is a fresh, fast, protein-packed weeknight dinner. Juicy shrimp mingle with crisp-tender asparagus and sautéed mushrooms in a garlicky soy glaze, finished with sesame oil. This low-carb dish takes only 20 minutes from stove to table, serves four, and delivers bright, savory flavors that satisfy without heaviness. Perfect for busy families seeking a healthy, restaurant-worthy stir-fry at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (gluten free)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (halal-friendly)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Optional: sesame seeds or sliced green onions
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add asparagus and mushrooms and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and pour in the sauce.
- Toss everything together and cook for 1–2 minutes until well coated and heated through.
- Garnish if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Gluten-free option: use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Oyster sauce can be halal-friendly; check labeling if needed.
- Best served immediately for crisp-tender vegetables.
- Optional garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
Keywords: Shrimp stir-fry, asparagus stir-fry, mushrooms, garlic soy sauce, low-carb dinner, high-protein, 20-minute dinner, halal-friendly, gluten-free, quick weeknight meal