Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry with Mushrooms – A Fresh, Fast, Flavor-Packed Weeknight Dinner
Some dinners are the perfect combination of fast, healthy, colorful, and unbelievably delicious — and this Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry with Mushrooms checks every single box. It’s bright, savory, juicy, tender, and cooks in under 20 minutes from start to finish. Fresh vegetables meet succulent shrimp, all tossed in a glossy, garlicky stir-fry sauce that coats every bite.
This dish is inspired by classic Asian stir-fries but tailored for the modern home cook who wants big flavor with minimal effort. Shrimp cooks lightning fast, asparagus brings fresh crunch, and mushrooms add umami depth. When you put them together with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and a touch of sweetness, you get a meal that tastes restaurant-quality but is incredibly simple.
Whether you’re craving a light dinner, a meal prep bowl, or something vibrant and satisfying, this stir fry will become a weekday staple.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Stir Fry
- Ready in just 15–20 minutes — faster than takeout
- Packed with fresh vegetables
- High-protein, low-effort meal
- Perfect with rice, noodles, or on its own
- Light but satisfying
- Super customizable
Shrimp is ideal for stir fries because it soaks up flavor quickly and cooks evenly. Asparagus and mushrooms balance the dish with crispness and depth.
🍤 Why Shrimp Works Perfectly Here
Shrimp cooks in 2–3 minutes and brings natural sweetness. When stir-fried over high heat, shrimp becomes juicy with a slight sear that pairs beautifully with the vegetables.
Plus, shrimp absorbs the garlic-ginger-soy flavors instantly, making this dish taste like you simmered it for hours even though it’s done in minutes.
🥦 The Vegetables: Simple, Fresh, Perfect
Asparagus
Brings freshness, light crunch, and mild earthiness. It pairs beautifully with seafood and bright sauces.
Mushrooms
Add umami and juiciness. Cremini or shiitake both work.
Together, they create balance — crisp, savory, tender, and satisfying.
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
Main Ingredients
- Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
- Mushrooms, sliced
- Garlic and ginger
- Soy sauce
- Rice vinegar or lemon juice
- Brown sugar or honey
- Cornstarch
- Oil for cooking
- Optional: sesame oil & sesame seeds
🔥 How to Make Shrimp & Asparagus Stir Fry
1. Prep everything first
Stir fries cook FAST. Chop vegetables, clean shrimp, and prepare your sauce before heating the pan.
2. Make the sauce
Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sugar, and cornstarch.
3. Sear the shrimp
Cook shrimp in hot oil until pink and slightly golden. Remove and set aside.
4. Cook the vegetables
Stir fry asparagus first, then add mushrooms until tender.
5. Combine everything
Return shrimp to the pan, pour in the sauce, and cook until glossy and thickened.
6. Serve hot
Great over rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles.
Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry with Mushrooms
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Whisk stir fry sauce ingredients together.
- Heat oil and cook shrimp until pink. Remove.
- Add asparagus and sauté until crisp-tender.
- Add mushrooms and cook until softened.
- Return shrimp and pour sauce into the pan.
- Cook until sauce thickens and coats the stir fry.
Notes
🍚 Serving Suggestions
- Jasmine rice
- Brown rice
- Rice noodles
- Quinoa
- Cauliflower rice for lower-carb
- A squeeze of lemon or lime on top
🔀 Variations
- Spicy: Add chili paste or red pepper flakes
- Extra Veggies: Add bell peppers or snap peas
- Ginger-Lemon: Add fresh lemon zest
- Creamy Coconut: Add a splash of coconut milk
- Garlic-Lover: Double the garlic
💡 Expert Tips
- Cook shrimp JUST until pink — overcooking makes them tough.
- High heat is key for good stir fry flavor.
- Add mushrooms after asparagus begins to soften so they don’t overcook.
- Make extra sauce if serving with rice — it’s delicious over everything.
Ingredients (List)
Stir Fry
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed & cut into 2-inch pieces
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1–2 green onions, sliced
- Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
Stir Fry Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- Optional: 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions (Numbered)
- Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, broth, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger to make the sauce.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes until pink. Remove.
- Add another drizzle of oil, then asparagus. Cook 3–4 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and cook until tender.
- Return shrimp to the pan.
- Pour sauce over everything and cook until thickened and glossy.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
