Asparagus Shrimp Stir-Fry

Name: Asparagus Shrimp Stir-Fry
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 680 grams asparagus; 4 servings Hot steamed jasmine rice; 2 Tbsps fish sauce, preferably Three Crabs brand; 1 Tbsp minced garlic; 0 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper; 1 teaspoon vegetarian oyster sauce; 2 Tbsps thinly sliced shallots (about 2 large); 1 teaspoon Shaoxing cooking wine; 227 grams peeled, deveined large shrimp, tails left on; 1 Tbsp soy sauce; 1 teaspoons sugar; 5 Tbsps vegetable oil, divided

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Asparagus Shrimp Stir-Fry a try. One serving contains 361 calories, 19g of protein, and 19g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian diet. Head to the store and pick up shrimp, vegetable oil, garlic, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes.

Instructions

Snap off the root end of each asparagus stalk. Slice the asparagus into 2-in. pieces on the bias so the resulting points echo the tapered tips of the asparagus. Set aside.

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Mix together sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, "oyster" sauce, and 1/2 tsp. oil in a small bowl.

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Heat a large heavy skillet or wok over high heat and pour in 3 tbsp. oil.

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Add garlic and fry, stirring vigorously, until the garlic is just beginning to brown, 10 to 15 seconds. Toss in shrimp and cook about 30 seconds.

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Add 1 tbsp. cooking sauce, toss to coat, and cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp are almost opaque all the way through, about 2 minutes. Scrape shrimp and seasonings into a bowl and set aside.

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Seasoning

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Wipe pan clean and place back over high heat.

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Pour in remaining 2 tbsp. oil and add shallots. Cook, stirring vigorously, until shallots are slightly browned--30 to 60 seconds.

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Add asparagus, toss, and pour in remaining sauce mixture. Cook asparagus until almost tender but still a little crunchy, 3 to 5 minutes depending on their thickness.

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Sauce

Add shrimp mixture and toss to warm through.

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Pull off the heat. Stir in the rice wine and pepper and serve immediately, with rice.

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*Use mild Three Crabs brand for cooking; find in Asian markets and well-stocked grocery stores. The Banhs prefer vegetarian "oyster" sauce, made from mushrooms, to regular oyster sauce because they feel the quality is more consistent.

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Servings:

680grams

asparagus 4servings

Hot steamed jasmine rice 2Tbsps

fish sauce, preferably Three Crabs brand 1Tbsp

minced garlic 0teaspoons

coarsely ground pepper 1teaspoon

vegetarian "oyster" sauce 2Tbsps

thinly sliced shallots (about 2 large)1teaspoon

Shaoxing cooking wine 227grams

peeled, deveined large shrimp, tails left on 1Tbsp

soy sauce 1teaspoons

sugar 5Tbsps

vegetable oil, divided

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Shrimp works really well with Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. The Alsace Willm Pinot Gris Reserve with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 16 dollars per bottle.