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Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry with Lemon Sauce Recipe

Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry with Lemon Sauce Recipe Bliss

A delightful Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry with Lemon Sauce recipe that’s quick, nutritious, and bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 1 lb shrimp fresh, fully thawed, and dried
  • 1 lb asparagus bright green stalks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or substitute with sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger freshly minced
For the Lemon Sauce
  • 1 cup chicken stock or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for thickening
  • 2 teaspoons sugar adjust as needed
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
  • 1 lemon lemon juice & zest freshly squeezed
For Garnishing (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes for spice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • large non-stick pan
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Lemon Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken stock, cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  2. Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat, add shrimp and cook until pink.
  3. Sauté the Asparagus: In the same pan, add remaining olive oil and cook asparagus until bright green and tender-crisp.
  4. Add Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
  5. Combine and Simmer: Pour in the lemon sauce and toss everything, allowing to simmer until the sauce thickens.
  6. Serve Immediately: Transfer to plates, garnishing with chili flakes, green onions, or sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 1 month.

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