Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Name: Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. gochujang; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 3 scallions, white and light green parts cut into 2-inch pieces, dark green parts thinly sliced; Kosher salt; 1 lb. large peeled and deveined shrimp; 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice plus lemon wedges, for serving

Get a lot of flavor with just five ingredients.

By Tina MartinezPublished: Apr 21, 2024

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good housekeeping may 20245 ingredient dinnershrimp and asparagus stir fry

Good Housekeeping / Mike Garten

Yields:

Total Time:

25 mins

Cal/Serv:

142

Gochujang creates a quick flavor-packed sauce for juicy shrimp and just-tender asparagus. The result is a 5-ingredient meal that pops with savory-sweet heat.

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. gochujang
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 scallions, white and light green parts cut into 2-inch pieces, dark green parts thinly sliced
Kosher salt
1 lb. large peeled and deveined shrimp
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice plus lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1In small bowl, stir together gochujang and 3 to 4 tablespoons water; set aside.
2. Step 2Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in large skillet on medium-high. Add asparagus, scallions white and light green parts, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, without stirring, 2 minutes. Toss and continue cooking, tossing occasionally, until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes more; transfer to plate and wipe out skillet.
3. Step 3Heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil on medium. Add shrimp and cook, without stirring, 2 minutes. Flip and cook 1 minute more. Return asparagus and scallions to skillet along with gochujang sauce and cook, tossing, until shrimp is opaque throughout and coated in sauce, 30 to 60 seconds.
4. Step 4Remove from heat and toss with lemon juice. Sprinkle with dark scallion greens and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): Serves 4 About 142 calories, 4 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 143 mg cholesterol, 947 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 3.5 g sugar (2.5 g added sugar), 17 g protein

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