Jumbo Shrimp and Asparagus Recipe

Posted by

Rate It!

Add your photo!

Count

Calories

Minutes

Comments Print recipe

Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups water
2 bunches asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tbsp vegetable oil
24 large fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut in half lengthwise
2 tsp chopped fresh ginger root
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp dry sherry
salt to taste

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, bring two cups of water to a boil. Cook asparagus in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of liquid.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the shrimp pieces until the color changes, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in asparagus with reserved liquid , and season with ginger, soy sauce, sugar, sherry and salt to taste. Continue to cook for 5 more minutes.

Kitchen-Friendly View

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	262.04 Kcal (1097 kJ)
Calories from fat	157.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.46g	27%
Cholesterol	39.44mg	13%
Sodium	1281.77mg	53%
Potassium	88.41mg	2%
Total Carbs	21.31g	7%
Sugars	1.7g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	4%
Protein	6.55g	13%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	30.8mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	155.28 Kcal (650 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.35g	27%
Cholesterol	23.37mg	13%
Sodium	759.54mg	53%
Potassium	52.39mg	2%
Total Carbs	12.63g	7%
Sugars	1.01g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.53g	4%
Protein	3.88g	13%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	1%
Iron	0.6mg	5%
Calcium	18.3mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

Search recipes
by ingredients

Construct & Analyze
Your Recipe

Analyze

Try this similar recipes

Jumbo Shrimp With Asparagus

Water, Asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces and 7 more..
Vegetable-Shrimp Stir-Fry

Water, Soy sauce, Cornstarch, Sugar, Vegetable oil and 9 more..
Shrimp and Broccolini Stir-Fry

Vegetable oil, Shrimp (15), peeled and deveined and 7 more..
Shrimp and Broccolini Stir-Fry

Vegetable oil, divided and 8 more..
Shrimp Scallion Dumplings

Peeled and deveined shrimp, finely chopped, Vegetable oil and 6 more..
Fast-Fix Fried Rice

Vegetable oil, Egg, beaten, Bacon, chopped and 7 more..
Chinese Prawns With Stir Fried Vegetables

Shrimp, peeled, Fresh ginger, grated, Chinese vegetables and 9 more..
Chinese Marinade

In piece fresh ginger, peeled, Dark soy sauce and 6 more..
Mongolian Beef and Spring Onions

Vegetable oil, Chopped garlic, Grated fresh ginger root and 7 more..
Honey Glazed Pork Chops

Vegetable oil, Honey, Ginger, Soy sauce, Water, Pork chops and 3 more..
Easy Cream of Asparagus Soup

Fresh asparagus, trimmed, Butter, Red onion, chopped and 6 more..
Baked Shrimp

Shrimp, peeled and deveined leaving tails on, if desired and 8 more..
Asian Vegetable Pasta

Water, Fresh asparagus , cut into 1-inch pieces and 8 more..
Asian Slaw with Peanuts

Vegetable oil, Rice vinegar, Oriental sesame oil and 7 more..
Red-Cooked Pork Belly

Qt water and 10 more..