Quick stir-fried shrimp with green asparagus

Step 1/3

• 225 g shrimp
• ¼ tbsp Shaoxing wine
• 225 g green asparagus
• ½ clove garlic
• 2½ g ginger
• salt
• pepper

• bowl (large)
• knife
• cutting board

Defrost the shrimps if using frozen and remove the shell. Then add half of the Shaoxing wine, salt and pepper. Let marinate for approx. 5 min. In the meantime, cut off the woody end​​s of green asparagus and cut into approx. 5 cm./2 in. sticks diagonally. Mince garlic and ginger.

Step 2/3

• ¼ tsp chili flakes
• vegetable oil (for frying)

• frying pan
• tongs

In a frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimps and fry until they turn pink on both sides, approx. 1–2 min. per side. Remove from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add more oil if needed, then add ginger, garlic, and chili flakes and fry until fragrant. Then add asparagus and fry for approx. 2 min.

Step 3/3

• ¼ tbsp Shaoxing wine
• ½ tbsp soy sauce
• ¼ tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
• ½ tbsp butter (optional)
• sesame seed (toasted, for garnish)
• jasmine rice (cooked, for serving)

Add back the shrimp and add the remaining Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, optionally oyster sauce, and some butter. Stir-fry for approx. 1–2 min. or until the butter melts and the sauce is well mixed. Transfer to a plate, garnish with more chili flakes and sesame seeds, and serve immediately with cooked jasmine rice.

Enjoy your meal!