Description
This garlic butter shrimp stir-fry with asparagus and mushrooms is a quick and flavorful one-pan dinner ready in under 30 minutes. Juicy shrimp, tender-crisp asparagus, and savory mushrooms are tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce—perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal on its own or served over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 8 oz mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced or smashed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more as needed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Lemon wedges (for serving, optional)
- Optional: grated Parmesan or chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until just pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of butter if needed. Add mushrooms and cook for 4–5 minutes until browned.
- Add asparagus and sauté for 3–4 minutes, until tender-crisp.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss everything together. Cook for 1 more minute to heat through.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot with lemon wedges and optional toppings.
Notes
- For added flavor, splash in a bit of chicken broth during the veggie sauté.
- Make it a full meal by serving over rice, quinoa, or garlic noodles.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp—remove them once they’re opaque and pink.
