One-Pan Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry with Ginger and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

A quick weeknight meal featuring plump shrimp and crisp asparagus in a savory ginger-garlic sauce. This Asian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Shrimp, Asparagus, Olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, peeled and deveined Shrimp
• 12 oz, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces Asparagus
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp, minced Fresh ginger
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet, then add 1 tbsp minced ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add the asparagus pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender, then add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Return the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until heated through.