Simple stir fries that pair a protein with vegetables are my favorite type of meal for dinner, because you can cook it quickly in one pan. Served with steamed rice, it will be a nutritionally balanced meal that is super satisfying. For example, beef and Chinese broccoli, pork and cabbage, beef and celery, and chicken and broccoli. These are fast and simple dishes that you can easily whip up during a busy week. Today I want to share this shrimp and asparagus stir fry, now that asparagus is in season. To bring out the flavor of shrimp and asparagus, this recipe uses ginger and a hearty white sauce to create a refreshing yet comforting dish.
Ingredients
When you’re ready to cook, your table should have:
Sliced asparagus and carrot Marinated shrimp Mixed sauce Sliced ginger
I added a small amount of carrot to lend a bit of color to the dish. You can totally skip it as well. For asparagus, you can cut it differently based on the size of the asparagus you get. If you have thicker stemmed asparagus, you can slice it at a 45 degree angle and keep the pieces short. If the asparagus is thin and long, you can cut it without tilting your knife.
How to make shrimp and asparagus stir fry
Making shrimp and asparagus is super simple: NOTE: Depending on the thickness of the asparagus you use, the cooking time can vary quite a bit. The best way to test the doneness is to taste the asparagus every minute or so, and cook it until al dente. It will continue to cook a bit more after you add the sauce.
How to serve shrimp and asparagus
Like I mentioned above, you can serve shrimp and asparagus with steamed rice as a meal. If you prefer a multi-course dinner, here are some other easy dishes you can cook and serve with it:
Easy beef fried rice Shanghai scallion oil noodle Spinach egg drop soup Watercress stir fry Pan fried tofu
