Quick Stir-Fried Shrimp with Asparagus and Mushrooms (Print version)
Juicy shrimp, crisp asparagus, and earthy mushrooms stir-fried in 15 minutes with a light garlic-ginger glaze.
# Ingredients:
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1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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8 oz (225 g) asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
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6 oz (170 g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt and black pepper
# Instructions:
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Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Trim asparagus and slice on the diagonal into 2-inch pieces. Slice mushrooms. Mince garlic and ginger.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
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Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir constantly for 20 to 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let them brown.
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Toss in mushrooms and asparagus. Stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes until mushrooms shrink and release their moisture and asparagus is bright green and tender-crisp.
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Push vegetables to the side. Lay shrimp in a single layer and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
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Drizzle soy sauce and lemon juice over the pan. Toss everything for 30 seconds to coat. Remove from heat immediately and serve.
# Good to know:
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Best served immediately while the shrimp are still tender and the asparagus crisp.