White Asparagus and Shrimp Stir Fry with Ginger and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

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A quick and vibrant stir fry combining tender white asparagus and succulent shrimp with fragrant ginger and garlic in a savory sauce. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs white asparagus, raw shrimp, ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, 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: 12 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

10 spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces white asparagus
12 oz, peeled and deveined raw shrimp
1 tbsp fresh, minced ginger
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 stalks, sliced green onions
1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp minced ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 2: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Step 3: In the same wok, add 10 pieces of 2-inch white asparagus. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Step 4: Return shrimp to the wok along with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through and sauce coats the ingredients.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.