“Make Mouthwatering Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-fry Easily at Home – A Parent’s Guide!”

Staying at Home with Kids: A Quick and Easy Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry Recipe for Busy Parents

As a stay-at-home parent, finding the time to cook a nutritious meal for your family can be a challenge. Preparing a delicious and healthy meal doesn’t have to be complicated or take hours of preparation. This easy shrimp and asparagus stir-fry recipe is perfect for busy parents who don’t have the time or energy to spend all day in the kitchen.

This dish is packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals from fresh and healthy ingredients. The simple combination of shrimp, asparagus, garlic, ginger and soy sauce makes for a flavorful and satisfying meal that will please even the pickiest eaters in your family. Plus, it can all be prepared in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients:

– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
– 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
– 2 bunches of asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

2. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until just pink, about 3 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

3. Add the asparagus to the pan and cook for 3 minutes or until tender-crisp. Return the shrimp to the pan along with the soy sauce and stir to combine.

4. Cook for an additional 2 minutes or until everything is heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm over rice or noodles if desired.

As I prepared this recipe for my family one night recently, I was reminded of my own childhood growing up in Japan where stir-fries were a staple in our home. Every night my mother would make some variation of this dish using whatever ingredients she had on hand at the time – chicken, pork, seafood – it was always delicious! This shrimp and asparagus stir-fry takes me back to those comforting memories every time I make it for my family now.

I hope you enjoy this simple yet delicious recipe as much as we do! With its quick cooking time and nutrient-rich ingredients, it’s definitely a winner in our house! It’s also a great way to get your kids involved in meal preparation; they’ll love helping you prepare this nutritious dish that they can be proud of creating themselves!