Asparagus Stir Fry with Shrimp

Quick & delicious Asparagus Stir Fry with juicy shrimp, ready in minutes! The secret? A cornstarch slurry for a perfect, glossy sauce.

Total Time 30

Calories: 250

1 pound 1 pound peeled and deveined frozen shrimp (16-to-20-count; see Tip) peeled and deveined frozen shrimp (16-to-20-count; see Tip)
Salt
Canola or grapeseed oil
1 1 sweet onion, diced diced
2 cloves 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced thinly sliced
1 1 small red hot chile, thinly sliced (seeds removed for a milder heat) small, thinly sliced (seeds removed for a milder heat)
1 bunch 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut at a sharp angle into 2-inch pieces trimmed and cut at a sharp angle into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 tablespoon 1/2 tablespoon butter

Step 1: Prepare the Shrimp

Rinse the shrimp in a colander under running cold water until they are no longer rock hard, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Very generously sprinkle the shrimp with salt and toss in the colander. Let it stand for 1 minute, then rinse well.
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.

Step 2: Sauté Aromatics

Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat.
Add enough canola or grapeseed oil to generously coat the bottom of the pan, then add the diced sweet onion, thinly sliced garlic, and thinly sliced red hot chile.
Sprinkle with salt and cook, stirring constantly, until the onion starts to turn translucent, about 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 3: Stir-Fry Shrimp and Asparagus

Add the prepared shrimp to the pan and cook, stirring, until they curl more tightly and turn pink, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the trimmed asparagus, soy sauce, and sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until the asparagus is just tender, about 1 to 3 minutes.

Step 4: Finish with Butter

Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.