Shrimp Stir-Fry with Asparagus and Lemon Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

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Quick shrimp stir-fry featuring crisp asparagus tossed in a tangy lemon soy glaze. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, asparagus spears, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp
1 lb trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces asparagus spears
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp honey
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 sliced green onions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 15 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 lb large shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes until they start turning pink but are not fully cooked.
Step 4: Add 1 lb asparagus cut into 2-inch pieces and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until asparagus is bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 5: Pour the prepared lemon soy glaze over the shrimp and asparagus, tossing to coat and cook for another 1-2 minutes until shrimp are opaque and glaze thickens slightly.
Step 6: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving over steamed rice or noodles.