Ginger Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry Over Quinoa
A quick, vibrant stir-fry featuring plump shrimp and crisp asparagus tossed in a ginger-soy glaze. Served over protein-packed quinoa for a satisfying, joint-supporting meal.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthJoint discomfort
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Before you start
Your 18-minute game plan
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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- 1Cook or warm any pre-cooked grain before assembly
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Heat the cooking oil in a large…
Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add the chopped asparagus and sliced red…
Add the chopped asparagus and sliced red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables become vibrant and begin to soften.
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Push the vegetables to the edges of…
Push the vegetables to the edges of the pan and add the shrimp to the center. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
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Grate the fresh ginger directly into the…
Grate the fresh ginger directly into the pan and drizzle with the soy sauce. Toss the shrimp and vegetables together for 1 more minute until well coated and fragrant.
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Divide the cooked quinoa between two bowls…
Divide the cooked quinoa between two bowls and top evenly with the warm shrimp and vegetable stir-fry.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Shrimp cook incredibly fast
Shrimp cook incredibly fast. Pull them off the heat as soon as they turn an opaque pink C-shape to prevent them from becoming rubbery.
Keeping a bag of peeled
Keeping a bag of peeled, deveined shrimp in the freezer is a great habit; they can be quickly thawed in a bowl of cold water in just 15 minutes.
You can use pre-cooked frozen quinoa…
You can use pre-cooked frozen quinoa or microwaveable quinoa pouches to eliminate the grain's cooking time entirely.
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