There are plenty of Asian stir-fry dishes that contain shrimp. Shrimp with Garlic Sauce and Creaky Shrimp were always my favorites. Don’t ask what “creaky” means—I still don’t know. I do know that Six Happiness Chinese Restaurant in my neighborhood in New York City was happy to deliver it within fifteen minutes, guaranteed every time. They also delivered a cardboard container—full of sugar and fat at about 800 calories a pop. This is a wholesome 600-fewer-calorie version of that “creaky” stuff: luscious shrimp, asparagus, a simple sauce, and basil.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Heat a large nonstick sauté pan over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the sesame oil. Add the onion and asparagus, and stir-fry until the vegetables are almost tender, about 6 minutes.
Step 2
Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste, and add them to the pan. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often. Add the stir-fry sauce. When the shrimp are cooked through and the sauce is hot (after about 2 minutes), stir in the basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired, and serve.
nutrition information
Step 3
Fat: 19.1g (before), 6.4g (after)
Step 4
Calories: 873 (before), 198 (after)
Step 5
Protein: 21g
Step 6
Carbohydrates: 14g
Step 7
Cholesterol: 129mg
Step 8
Fiber: 3g
Step 9
Sodium: 886mg
