Tender shrimp and asparagus stir fry in a fragrant garlic butter sauce. Low carb, healthy and packed with protein, this simple shrimp stir fry recipe is a quick and easy meal for any shrimp lover!
Who doesn’t love garlic butter? And better yet, garlic butter shrimp?
Every time I make this dish, it’s always a hit with my friends and family so of course, I am here to share with you all this wonderful and easy recipe.
Garlic butter shrimp and asparagus stir fry may sound like a classic recipe, but with the addition of our special ingredient, yuzu, you will find this recipe stands out from the rest!
The complex flavors of yuzu give it a unique taste that compliments shrimp perfectly. It adds a tart citrusy element similar to that of lemon but with more depth.
Don’t worry if you don’t have a yuzu tree growing in the backyard, we usually use bottled yuzu that can be purchased at many Asian grocery stores or Amazon.
What is Shrimp Asparagus Stir Fry in Garlic Butter Stir Fry?
Tender shrimp and asparagus are sautéed in a garlic butter sauce and then topped with lemon and yuzu juice.
How do you make shrimp Asparagus stir fry?
- Stir fry together shrimp, and chopped asparagus stalk.
- Next add garlic, butter, and yuzu or lemon juice.
- Transfer to serving plate and sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired.
How do you pan fry shrimp?
- Use a large skillet to better retain heat.
- Cook 60-90 seconds per side.
- Shrimp is done when pink and no longer opaque.
What kind of shrimp is best to use for stir frying?
You can use both fresh and frozen large shrimp for the recipe.
If using frozen shrimp just make sure to thaw it out per instructions on the packaging and drain the water before cooking.
What is the nutrition information for this shrimp asparagus stir fry recipe?
- 377 Calories
- 4g Carbohydrates
- 1g Fiber
- 49g Protein
- 19g Fat
- 408mg Cholesterol
- 314mg sodium
- 628mg Potassium
- 24mg Calcium
- 1mg Iron
- 653ui Vitamin A
- 5mg Vitamin C
Do you have any tips and tricks on making this garlic butter stir fry shrimp recipe?
- Use a large frying pan or a wok to retain heat and not overcrowd.
- Prepare all the ingredients before you start cooking since stir frying is a very fast process once you start.
- Turn off the heat once butter is melted.
- If you’re a super fan of garlic like my family is, you can add more garlic to your liking. If you are not, then feel free to only use one or two cloves.
- Add a sprinkle of red pepper if you prefer a little spiciness.
Looking for more shrimp recipes? Check these out!
- Cajun Shrimp Boil – Boiling Crab Copycat
- Shrimp Cocktail
- Garlic Shrimp Cauliflower Fried Rice
- Old Bay Pan Fried Garlic Shrimp
- Dynamite Mayo Shrimp
Either way, with garlic butter you can’t go wrong so let’s get stir frying this shrimp asparagus recipe!
- Prepping Time 10M
- Cook Time 5M
- Total Time 15M
- Net Carb/Serv ~4g
- Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1 lb Peeled Shrimp
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 5-6 Stalks of Asparagus
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 4-5 Cloves Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1/2 tsp Yuzu (optional)
Directions
1) Gather all the ingredients.
2) Peel shrimp if needed and set aside.
3) Cut asparagus into 2″ inch pieces. Set aside.
4) Grind garlic or use a garlic press and set aside.
5) In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and bring up to temp, around 2-3 minutes. Once the oil starts to lightly smoke, place shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink.
6) Next add asparagus and cook for 1 minute.
7) Add butter and garlic and continue stir-frying until the butter has melted. Once melted, immediately stir in optional Yuzu and a squeeze of lemon. Combine well and transfer to a serving plate.
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Shrimp Asparagus in Garlic Butter
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp Peeled
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 5-6 Stalks Asparagus
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 4-5 Cloves Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1/2 tsp Yuzu optional
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Peel shrimp and set aside.
- Cut asparagus into 2" inch pieces. Set aside.
- Grind garlic or use a garlic press and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and bring up to temp, around 2-3 minutes. Once the oil starts to lightly smoke, place shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink.
- Next add asparagus and cook for 1 minute.
- Add butter and garlic and continue stir-frying until the butter has melted. Once melted, immediately stir in optional Yuzu and a squeeze of lemon. Combine well and transfer to a serving plate.
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I made a half recipe this tonight using lemon juice instead of Yuzu, and finished it with about 1/4 c fat free evaporated milk I had on hand, stirred in to warm just before serving. You mention the time it takes to make it but not the time to eat it. Gone in about 5 minutes!! Quick and easy. Very good and a keeper! Thank you from this newbie Keto dieter!
Hey Virginia! Glad you liked the recipe! Thanks for the comment!