Ginger Shrimp Stir-Fry with Cabbage and Asparagus
This fast stir-fry leans into seasonal cabbage and asparagus, with sweet shrimp and a punchy ginger-garlic glaze. It’s colorful, high-value, and ideal for a busy weeknight.
Back to full listIngredients
- Shrimp Raw White P&D Large 31/40 Count 1 lb $7.99/lb sale
- Green Cabbage 1 lb $0.59/lb sale
- Green Asparagus 1/2 lb $1.99/lb sale
- Jumbo Yellow Onion 1/2 lb $1.49/lb
- Ginger Root 1 2-inch piece $4.99/lb
- Garlic 3 cloves $1.50 each
- Green Onions 1 bunch $1.50 each
- Fresh Lemon 1/2 lemon $1.69 each
- Simple Truth Organic® Low Sodium Free Range Chicken Broth 1/2 cup $1.79 sale
- Pantry: soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, neutral oil, cornstarch, salt, pepper, cooked rice optional as needed pantry
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients before cooking. Peel and pat dry 1 lb shrimp ($7.99/lb sale) if needed. Thinly slice 1/2 lb yellow onion ($1.49/lb), shred or thinly slice 1 lb green cabbage ($0.59/lb sale), trim and cut 1/2 lb asparagus ($1.99/lb sale) into 2-inch pieces, mince 3 garlic cloves from 1 head garlic ($1.50 each), grate a 2-inch piece ginger root ($4.99/lb), slice 1 bunch green onions ($1.50 each), and juice 1/2 lemon ($1.69 each).
- In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup chicken broth ($1.79 sale), 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice from the 1/2 lemon, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Set the sauce aside.
- Season the 1 lb shrimp lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until just pink. Remove the shrimp to a plate.
- Add another 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add the 1/2 lb sliced yellow onion, the 2-inch grated ginger piece, and the 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the 1 lb green cabbage and 1/2 lb asparagus. Stir-fry 4 to 5 minutes until the cabbage softens and the asparagus is crisp-tender.
- Whisk the broth mixture again, then pour in the 1/2 cup chicken broth sauce. Cook 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and lightly thickened.
- Return the 1 lb shrimp and half the sliced green onions to the skillet. Toss for 1 minute until heated through. Taste and add more soy sauce or lemon juice if needed.
- Serve the shrimp and vegetables on their own or over cooked rice if you have pantry rice available. Top with the remaining sliced green onions. For a great pairing, pour Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc.
Cook time: 30 minutes
Estimated cost: $13-16
Health notes: About 430-520 calories per serving before rice. Lean protein, lots of vegetables, and a good dose of vitamin C. Serve over rice if you want a heartier meal; keep it as-is for a lighter dinner.
Drink pairing: Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc. Riesling handles the ginger and savory-sweet glaze gracefully, while Sauvignon Blanc gives a cleaner, more citrusy match with shrimp and spring vegetables.