Large Shrimp with Asparagus
Large Shrimp with Asparagus brings tender, sweet shrimp together with crisp asparagus in a light, savory sauce accented by fresh ginger, soy, and a hint of sherry. The balance of umami and gentle sweetness lets the vegetables shine while keeping the dish bright and clean. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a simple springtime meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Large Shrimp with Asparagus, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
In a medium saucepan, bring two cups of water to a boil. Cook the asparagus in the boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain, keeping 2 tablespoons of the liquid.
- 2
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the shrimp pieces until their color changes, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the asparagus with the reserved liquid, and season with ginger, soy sauce, sugar, sherry, and salt to taste. Continue cooking for 5 more minutes.
- Calories 182.24 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 23.84 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 11.67 g 4%
- Total Fat 5.73 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.72 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 144.47 mg High 48%
- Sodium 843.59 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 4.91 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 7.59 g --
- Added Sugars 3.33 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 125.95 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 3.22 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 496.19 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 57.54 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 8.49 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Soy 🌱
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Large Shrimp with Asparagus is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Cooking Sherry, Fresh Ginger, and Large Shrimp. Each serving provides about 182.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Large Shrimp with Asparagus made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Cooking Sherry, Fresh Ginger, Large Shrimp, Salt. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Large Shrimp with Asparagus?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 182.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Large Shrimp with Asparagus easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Large Shrimp with Asparagus healthy?
- Large Shrimp with Asparagus has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 182.24 calories and 23.84 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 843.59 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.33 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Soy and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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