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Teriyaki Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry
5 from 27 votes

Teriyaki Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry

This Teriyaki Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry combines large shrimp and tender asparagus pieces cooked quickly with a homemade teriyaki sauce featuring soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, fresh ginger, garlic, and rice vinegar. The sauce thickens with cornstarch for a glossy finish, complementing the succulent shrimp and crisp asparagus. Sesame seeds add a subtle nutty garnish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 5 Tbsp soy sauce low-sodium
  • 7 Tbsp water divided
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar light or dark, packed
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger peeled and minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp sesame oil optional
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 1/4 lbs large (21/25) shrimp
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil or olive oil
  • 1 lb asparagus (preferably thicker spears), woody ends trimmed, diced into 1-inch pieces
  • sesame seeds for garnish (optional

Instructions

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  1. In a small saucepan whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, 6 Tbsp of the water, honey, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar and sesame oil. 
  2. Bring mixture to a light boil over medium-high heat. Whisk together cornstarch with remaining 1 Tbsp water, then add to sauce mixture in saucepan. Reduce heat slightly and allow to boil 30 seconds - 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, cover and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. 
  4. Add asparagus and saute until tender, about 4 - 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. 
  5. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp oil in skillet, add shrimp. Cook on first side about 1 1/2 minutes then flip and cook on opposite side until cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes. 
  6. Add in asparagus, pour in teriyaki sauce and toss everything to evenly coat. Serve warm over white or brown rice, garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • The shrimp is done when it turns bright pink, which indicates it is cooked through.
  • This teriyaki shrimp stir-fry recipe was adapted from Cooking Classy's Teriyaki Chicken Bowls.