Asparagus Stir-Fry

Asparagus Stir-Fry

Simple and Citrusy

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 4m
Cook Time: 4m
Total Time: 8m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (15 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

99
Calories
6.9g
Fat
8.1g
Carbohydrate
3.3g
Protein
8mg
Cholesterol
398mg
Sodium
Asparagus Stir-Fry

Recipe Description

Asparagus Stir-Fry recipe is another one simple yet bright and flavorful way to enjoy the vegetable. And it is ready in under 10 minutes! You just stir-fry the sliced asparagus with chili pepper, garlic, soy sauce, butter, and a pinch of salt. Then finish it off with orange juice and zest, toasted sesame seeds, and cilantro leaves. Perfect!

Usually, I cook asparagus the day it is purchased. If that is not the case, I use the following method to store the beautiful spears fresh and perky. I wash the asparagus and trim the ends. Then place the spears upright in a glass jar filled with about 1 inch of water. Cover loosely with a plastic bag and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

To make the Asparagus Stir-Fry, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Asparagus Stir-Fry

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat skillet

    3 min
    Step 1 - Asparagus Stir-Fry

    Over medium-high heat, heat a large skillet until hot for about 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook chili and garlic

    1m 30s min
    Step 2 - Asparagus Stir-Fry

    Add 1 sliced chili, 2 sliced cloves garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil and cook, stirring constantly, for 60 to 90 seconds until the garlic just starts to turn golden.

  3. 3

    Add asparagus

    2 min
    Step 3 - Asparagus Stir-Fry

    Add 1 pound sliced asparagus and season lightly with salt. Cook, tossing occasionally, for 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add soy sauce, butter, and water

    30s min
    Step 4 - Asparagus Stir-Fry

    Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon butter, and 1 tablespoon water. Cook, stirring constantly, until the asparagus is well coated with sauce for about 30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Add orange zest and juice

    1 min
    Step 5 - Asparagus Stir-Fry

    Remove the skillet from heat and add in 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest and juice from ½ an orange and toss to combine.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Asparagus Stir-Fry

    Arrange the asparagus mixture on a platter, then top with toasted sesame seeds and cilantro leaves. Add more orange juice if you wish and enjoy!

This Asparagus Stir-Fry recipe is the perfect side dish to complete your meal. Super easy, super quick, and super delicious! If you make this recipe, please let us know! Leave a note below and be sure to rate this recipe too!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Nance
January 12, 2025
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I adore this stir-fry! Whipped it up for a quick after-work meal, and it was delicious. Asparagus tasted super fresh.

Ursula
September 4, 2024
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I made this Asparagus Stir-Fry for my family dinner and it was a hit. The flavors are just perfect, especially the orange juice. My kids loved it and ate all the veggies without fussing. Will definetly make this again!

Kathy
August 4, 2024
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Super tasty recipe!

Martha Green
June 27, 2024
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Superb! This Asparagus Stir-Fry was a hit at our family dinner. It came together so quick, perfect for a busy weeknight. I loved how fresh and vibrant the flavours were. Even my husband, who usually avoids greens, couldn't get enough! Will definitely be making it again soon.

Tina Johnson
October 10, 2023
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So delish, fam! Whipped this up in a snap, and my kids devoured it! Totally gonna be a new fav in our home. 🥦✨

Xavier
October 10, 2023
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Wow, I never thought making a dish with asparagus could be so simple and quick! The vibrant flavors from the orange juice and sesame seeds really made it shine on our dinner table. My kids usually picky about veggies, but this stir-fry was a hit! It’s definitely going to be one of our family favorites now.

Giulia
October 10, 2023
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This stir-fry was delicious! My kids loved it with orange zest. Quick to make!

Mark
October 8, 2023
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Fresh, quick dish!

Sunny
September 21, 2023
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Simply delicious! Loved how quick and tasty this was. I always use fresh asparagus and this recipe made it shine!

Susi
February 14, 2023
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Hice este salteado de espárragos para la cena y fue todo un éxito. Mis hijos amaron el sabor con el toque de naranja. Super fácil

Xena
December 22, 2022
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So easy, love it!

Ian
October 24, 2022
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Very easy dish!

Wesley
July 11, 2022
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I tried the Asparagus Stir-Fry for a quick dinner after work. It was super easy and ready in no time. The mix of flavors from garlic and orange juice made it so fresh. I always stick to simple meals, and this one is defenetly a keeper.

Hannah
September 19, 2021
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Lit!

Athina
June 22, 2021
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Delicious side dish! Thanks!

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