Sesame Shrimp Asparagus
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this flavorful Sesame Shrimp Asparagus recipe, a quick and healthy stir-fry that’s bursting with bold Asian-inspired flavors. Tender shrimp and crisp-tender asparagus are cooked to perfection in a savory-sweet sauce made from soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, delivering a delightful balance of umami and subtle sweetness in every bite. Topped with nutty sesame seeds and fresh scallions, this dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, Sesame Shrimp Asparagus is a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with steamed rice, making it an ideal choice for a quick and satisfying meal. Perfect for seafood lovers and busy cooks alike, this recipe is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 pound asparagus
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 scallions (sliced, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
Wash and trim the tough ends of the asparagus, then cut them into 2-inch pieces.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.
Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the asparagus and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
Return the shrimp to the skillet and pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and asparagus. Stir to coat everything evenly and cook for 1-2 more minutes until heated through.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the dish and toss gently.
Transfer the Sesame Shrimp Asparagus to a serving platter and garnish with sliced scallions.
Serve immediately, either on its own or with steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1062 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.4 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 886 mg | 295% | |
| Sodium | 3788 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.6 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.9 g | ||
| Protein | 126.0 g | 252% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 332 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 2404 mg | 51% | |
*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.
