**Stir-fried asparagus: A savory and nutritious side dish**
Stir-fried asparagus is a classic Chinese dish that is both delicious and healthy. It is a quick and easy dish to make, and can be served as a side dish or main course. The asparagus is stir-fried with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil, giving it a savory and slightly sweet flavor. This dish is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin K, folate, and fiber.
This article provides three different recipes for stir-fried asparagus:
* **Basic stir-fried asparagus:** This is the simplest recipe, and is a great way to enjoy the fresh flavor of asparagus.
* **Stir-fried asparagus with mushrooms:** This recipe adds mushrooms to the dish, giving it a more earthy flavor.
* **Stir-fried asparagus with shrimp:** This recipe adds shrimp to the dish, making it a more substantial meal.
All of these recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under 30 minutes. They are also a great way to use up leftover asparagus. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy side dish or main course, give stir-fried asparagus a try!
STIR FRIED ASPARAGUS
Super easy recipe for delectable fresh asparagus that is crunchy and very tasty. Everyone loves it! Do not overcook! Asparagus should be crunchy.
Provided by BUZZBOMB
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until tender. Stir in asparagus and garlic; saute for 3 to 5 minutes, or until slightly cooked and heated through.
- Drizzle with teriyaki sauce and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 382 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS AND ASPARAGUS
Served over quick-cooking ramen noodles, this stir-fry is perfect for busy families on hurried weeknights. Not only do we love the taste, but it comes together in about half an hour. -Barbara Schindler, Napoleon, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Discard seasoning package from ramen noodles or save for another use. Cook ramen noodles according to package directions; keep warm. , Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir-fry asparagus and red pepper until vegetables are crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Add green onions and garlic, stir-fry 1 minute longer. Add scallops. Stir-fry until scallops are firm and opaque, 3 minutes. , Combine the lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil and hot pepper sauce; stir into skillet. Serve with ramen noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 578mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
STIR-FRIED SESAME ASPARAGUS
Prepare and cook in minutes. Quick! Easy! Delicious!
Provided by Rhonda Holtz Hill
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Lightly cook the asparagus into the boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge the asparagus into a bowl of ice water until the asparagus is cool; drain and pat dry.
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to a dish and set aside to cool.
- Heat the peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and asparagus to the skillet, season with salt and cook until the ginger is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; toss with the sesame oil and sesame seeds to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 197 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS
This recipe is a fresh-tasting, nicely seasoned vegetable side dish that's a cinch to prepare. It puts to good use those tender, garden-fresh asparagus of springtime.-Jeanette Lawrence, Vacaville, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter, combine the bouillon, celery salt and pepper. Add asparagus and toss to coat. Cover and cook for over medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in soy sauce; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 429mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Snap off the ends of the asparagus where they break naturally and peel the spears. Slant-cut them about one-inch long.
- Beat the lemon juice and mustard and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a wok or skillet. Add the garlic, stir-fry about a minute, then add the asparagus and stir-fry about 5 minutes, until they are crisp-tender, lightly seared but still bright green. Stir in the lemon-mustard.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, stir in the scallions and stir-fry another few seconds. Transfer to a serving dish.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 61, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 216 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH SLICED ALMONDS
"Here's one of my very favorite recipes for that first early-spring asparagus," writes Marie Hattrup from Sparks, Nevada. "Stir-frying keeps the texture crisp but tender; lemon and soy sauce make for a light tasty coating, and the toasted almonds add a flavorful crunch."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a skillet or wok, heat oil; stir-fry the asparagus, onion and garlic over medium-high heat until tender. Add the almonds, lemon juice, soy sauce and lemon zest; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
STIR-FRIED WILD RICE WITH ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS
A wonderful combination of flavors. Serves 4 as an entree or 6 as a hearty side. Add grilled tofu chunks for more protein. If you can't afford shitake mushrooms, it would probably be good with creminis. Cooking time includes rice, which you can do ahead of time. I cooked the 2 different kinds of rice together in a rice cooker with lots of water for about an hour. Adapted from The One-Dish Vegetarian by Maria Robbins.
Provided by Prose
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In wok or large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and sautee, stirring, for 5 minutes.
- Add seasonings, liquid, and asparagus. Stir, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the asparagus turns bright green.
- Stir in the rices, mix well, and heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.3, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 317.8, Carbohydrate 111.4, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 17.9
STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH ASPARAGUS
Frozen scallops are acceptable for dish if fresh are not available. Remove the shells first if you are using fresh in the Chinese dish. Cook time includes 20-minute standing time. From Ethnic Cuisine.
Provided by Julie Bs Hive
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle the scallops with half the salt. Let stand for 20 minutes.
- Trim the asparagus, discarding the tough ends. Cut into 2-inch pieces and blanch in a large pan of boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a preheated wok or deep pan over high heat. Add the scallops and stir-fry 30 seconds. Remove, drain on paper towels, set aside.
- Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the wok or pan over high heat. Add the ginger and stir-fry until fragrant. Return the scallops and vegetables to the pan and add the pepper, rice wine, and stock. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes, then toss through the sesame oil and serve immediately.
STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH BACON AND CRISPY SHALLOTS
Steps:
- Combine both vinegars in a medium bowl. Add shallots and let sit, tossing occasionally, 1 hour. Drain and pat dry.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until most of fat is rendered and bacon begins to brown, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to paper towels. Pour off fat; reserve for another use (scrambled eggs!). Wipe out skillet; reserve.
- Fit a medium pot with thermometer and pour in oil to come 2" up sides of pot. Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 300°F. Whisk flour and cornmeal in a shallow bowl. Dredge shallots in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Fry, tossing occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; season with salt.
- Heat reserved skillet over medium-high. Swirl remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in pan to coat (this keeps food from sticking); pour out excess. The oil should be shimmering-if it's not hot enough, the asparagus will steam not caramelize. Add asparagus, season with salt, and cook, tossing, until almost cooked through, about 1 minute. Add bacon and 1 Tbsp. water; cook, tossing, until asparagus is cooked through, about 30 seconds. Add soy sauce; toss to coat. Serve topped with shallots.
STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS
Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables. I think this is a great stir-fried recipe for it. Recipe is from Simple and Delicious.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In large skillet or wok, stir-fry asparagus in butter and oil for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the broth, lemon juice, soy sauce and pepper.
- Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until asparagus is tender.
- Sprinkle with almonds.
STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH GARLIC AND SHALLOTS IN CHILI OIL
Tender crisp asparagus. An easy and tasty spring treat. If you like spicy, add dried chili flakes along with the shallots.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a non-stick wok or skillet over medium-high heat (375-425F / gas mark 5) for 30 seconds.
- Add chili oil, shallots, and garlic; saute until the shallots are tender and beginning to brown (2-3 minutes).
- Add asparagus and continue to cook until it begins to soften and color (2-3 minutes).
- Add stock; cook over medium heat (350F / gas mark 4) until asparagus is tender and all moisture has evaporated (5-10 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper; toss until well mixed.
- Serve hot.
STIR FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH MUSHROOMS
Wonderful dish with chicken. Do not over cook the asparagus they should be heated through but still crisp
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 14m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter/margarine in a wok or heavy skillet. Add mushrooms and sauté, stirring until they are browned evenly.
- Add asparagus and sauté, stirring for 1 minute.
- Add salt, pepper and shallots; sauté 1/2 minute.
- Sprinkle with the coriander and serve.
SPICY STIR-FRIED PORK, ASPARAGUS, AND ONIONS WITH LEMON GRASS
This is a fantastic stir-fry! It serves 3-4 people (or even two big eaters) and I recommend serving it with plain rice. Recipe is adapted from 'The New Best Recipe'. Enjoy!
Provided by tigerduck
Categories Pork
Time 45m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Freeze the tenderloin until firm, 20 to 30 minutes. Cut the tenderloin crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick medallions. Slice each medaillon into 1/3-inch-wide strips.
- Combine the pork, 1 tsp fish sauce, and the soy sauce in a small bowl.
- Whisk the remaining 2 tbsp fish sauce, the chicken broth, lime juice, brown sugar, and cornstarch in a measuring cup.
- Combine garlic, lemon grass, red pepper flakes and 1 tbsp of the oil.
- Heat 1 1/2 tsps oil in a nonstick 12-inch skillet or in a wok over high heat until smoking; add half of the pork to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up the clumps, until well browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer pork to a bowl. Repeat with an additional 1 1/2 tsps oil and the remaining pork.
- Add 1 tbsp oil to the now-empty skillet or wok; add the asparagus and cook, stirring every 30 seconds, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the water, cover the pan, and lower the heat to medium. Steam the asparagus until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes; transfer the asparagus to the bowl with the pork.
- Add the remaining 1 1/2 tsps oil to the skillet or wok; add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown and soften, about two minutes.
- Clear the center of the skillet; add the garlic and lemon grass mixture to the clearing and cook, mashing the mixture with a spoon, until fragrant, about 1 minute, then stir the mixture into the onion. Return the pork and asparagus to the skillet and toss to combine. Whisk the sauce to recombine, then add to the skillet/wok; cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened and evenly distributed, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with the thai basil. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.9, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 1281.9, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 9.2, Protein 29.2
STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH SLIVERED ALMONDS
Asparagus is one of my favorite veggies-I grew up in Stockton, California, where there's an annual festival to celebrate it. I like it best stir-fried.-Carolyn Sutter, Orangevale, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry asparagus in butter and oil for 2 minutes. Stir in the broth, lemon juice, soy sauce and pepper. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS & SUGAR SNAP PEAS
Nice bright crunchy side dish that goes well with Pacific Northwest Poached Salmon in White Wine Bouillon. This recipe is from Taste magazine which is put out by various Liquor Distributors.
Provided by Debi9400
Categories Vegetable
Time 13m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Trim tough ends from asparagus and slice stalks diagonally into 2 inch pieces. Place in a large bowl.
- Pinch bakc the stem ends of sugar snap peas and pull the string down the length. Add to asparagus in bowl.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add vegetables and stir-fry for 5 minutes, stirring occassionaly.
- Sprinkle with seasonings to taste - be generous!
- Continue to cook for 3 more minutes or until veggies are cooked but crispy.
- Transfer to a heated dish and serve immediately.
STIR-FRIED SPICY ASPARAGUS
Categories Vegetable
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Snap off and discard the tough bottoms of each asparagus spear. Cut the asparagus into 2-inch lengths
- In a wok or cast-iron skillet, heat the oil until nearly smoking. Add the asparagus, season generously with salt and pepper and stir well, making sure the asparagus is coated and glistening with oil. Continue to stir-fry over high heat for about 1 minute, until the asparagus looks bright green and barely cooked. Add the garlic, ginger and chile and stir-fry for 30 seconds more.
- Transfer to a serving platter and scatter leaves on top. Serve immediately.
STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS AND SNAKE BEANS WITH CHILE JAM AND LIME LEAVES
Fish sauce and dried shrimp flavor the sweet, spicy, and bright chile jam used to glaze this side dish with deeply savory notes. Glossy Makrut lime leaves bring a citrusy, floral aroma and taste-and look beautiful on the serving platter, too.
Provided by Martin Boetz
Categories Side Food Processor Wok Stir-Fry Kid-Friendly High Fiber Asparagus Spring Summer Party Potluck Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield Makes 8 servings (as part of a multi-course dinner)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For chile jam:
- Remove any seeds from tamarind pulp and place pulp in mini processor. Add ½ cup hot water and puree until smooth, adding more hot water if mixture is thick. Using rubber spatula, press enough tamarind mixture through fine sieve to measure ⅓ cup. Set aside.
- Heat heavy large wok or skillet over medium heat. Add galangal and dry roast until charred and tender, stirring often, about 8 minutes; transfer to bowl. Heat oil in same wok over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until golden, about 7 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer onions to paper towels to drain. Add garlic to same oil. Cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl with galangal. Add chiles to same oil. Cook just until slightly darker in color, about 10 seconds. Using slotted spoon, transfer chiles to bowl with galangal. Add shrimp to same oil. Cook 1 minute. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Reserve oil in wok.
- Combine galangal, garlic, and chiles from bowl, onions, and shrimp in processor. Blend until paste forms (paste may not be completely smooth). Transfer paste to heavy medium saucepan. Mix in ¼ cup reserved oil from wok and stir over medium heat until very hot. Add palm sugar, fish sauce, and tamarind pulp. Stir chile jam to blend. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 month ahead. Transfer to bowl, cover, and chill.
- For asparagus and snake beans:
- Heat oil in large wok or heavy skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds. Add asparagus, beans, and lime leaves; toss to combine. Add broth, sugar, and chile jam. Stir-fry until vegetables are tender and sauce thickens enough to coat, about 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables to bowl and serve.
- Editor's note: As a part of our archive repair project, this recipe has been updated to remove an offensive term for Makrut lime.
STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS, OYSTER MUSHROOMS AND SHRIMP
Categories Vegetable
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Trim and discard the fibrous bottom ends of the asparagus and cut the stalks at a slanted 45 degree angle into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Separate the oyster mushrooms into individual caps. Cut the larger ones in half, so that the pieces are bite-size. Shell, devein and butterfly the shrimp. Rinse and drain well. Chop the garlic finely. Heat a wok over high heat until it is hot and beginning to let off smoke. Swirl in the oil to coat the surface and wait 10-15 seconds for it to heat. When hot, stir in the garlic and follow with the shrimp. Stir-fry 15-20 seconds, or until the shrimp starts to turn pink. Toss in the asparagus and stir-fry half a minute. Add the mushrooms and continue to stir-fry another 20-30 seconds. Sprinkle in enough oyster sauce to lightly coat the vegetables. Stir-well. Then add enough fish sauce to season to taste. Cook until the asparagus is a vibrant green color, tender but crisp. Sprinkle with white pepper, stir and transfer to a serving platter. Serve warm with other dishes in a shared family-style meal.
STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS
Make and share this Stir-Fried Asparagus recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Pizza the Hut
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a skillet or wok, heat oil; stir-fry the asparagus, onion and garlic over medium-high heat until tender.
- Add the almonds, lemon juice, soy sauce and lemon peel; toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese (optional).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.5, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 105.9, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.9, Protein 3.7
STIR-FRIED ASPARAGUS
Looking for a new way to prepare asparagus? A friend prepared this for our family, and it is now one of our favorites. It is best with the thin asparagus. This dish is great with baked ham.
Provided by Deere Mom
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine garlic, broth, soy sauce, corn starch, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Mix well. Set aside.
- Saute asparagus and green onion in olive oil for approximately 6-8 minutes, until crisp tender.
- Stir sauce and add to asparagus and cook approximately 1 minute until sauce thickens.
- Place in serving bowl and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Recipe does not keep well, so make only enough for one meal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.3, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 1140.1, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 9.8
Tips for Stir-Fried Asparagus:
- Choose fresh, tender asparagus spears with tightly closed tips and no signs of wilting or bruising. - Trim the tough ends of the asparagus spears before cooking. - If the asparagus spears are thick, cut them in half lengthwise or diagonally for even cooking. - Heat your wok or skillet over high heat before adding the oil. This will help create a nice sear on the asparagus and prevent it from becoming soggy. - Add the asparagus to the hot oil and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until it is tender-crisp. - Add your desired sauce or seasoning to the asparagus and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce is heated through. - Serve the stir-fried asparagus immediately with rice, noodles, or your favorite protein.Conclusion:
Stir-fried asparagus is a quick, easy, and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a healthy and balanced meal. With its vibrant green color and crisp-tender texture, asparagus adds a touch of elegance to any plate. Whether you prefer a simple garlic and butter sauce or a more complex Asian-inspired sauce, there are endless possibilities for flavoring stir-fried asparagus. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give stir-fried asparagus a try!
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