Pork and Asparagus Stir Fry
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Pork and Asparagus Stir-Fry—a vibrant dish that's ready in just 25 minutes! Tender slices of pork tenderloin are marinated in a savory soy-oyster sauce mixture, then stir-fried alongside crisp, tender-crisp asparagus and aromatic garlic and ginger. The dish is finished with a glossy, umami-rich sauce infused with sesame oil and a touch of heat from optional red chili flakes. Perfect served over steamed rice or noodles, this recipe is a healthy, one-pan meal that’s bursting with bold flavors and textures. Whether you're looking for an easy stir-fry recipe, a high-protein dinner, or a way to enjoy seasonal asparagus, this dish has it all.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork tenderloin
- 1 lb asparagus
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 0.5 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Trim the pork tenderloin of any excess fat and slice it thinly against the grain into bite-sized pieces.
In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch together. Add the sliced pork and toss to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
Wash and trim the woody ends of the asparagus. Cut the asparagus into 2-inch pieces.
In another small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 3 tablespoons water. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the skillet. Add the minced garlic, ginger, and optional red chili flakes. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the asparagus to the skillet and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the asparagus is tender-crisp.
Return the pork to the skillet. Pour in the sauce mixture and stir well to combine. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened and everything is evenly coated.
Garnish with sliced green onions before serving. Serve the stir-fry hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.3 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 308 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 4747 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 127.7 g | 255% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 3334 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
