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Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry with Lemon Sauce⏱ 30 min total
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Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry with Lemon Sauce

Per 1 serving · 298 g · 12 ingredients

Calories
253
13%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    19g
    29% of calories
  • Carbs
    13g
    19% of calories
  • Fat
    15g
    52% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry with Lemon Sauce (298 g) has 253 calories, with 19 g of protein, 13 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (52% of calories). It is high in protein (37% DV), Vitamin E (32% DV) and Vitamin K (46% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 56% and 48% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
85cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
7.4g
Net carbs
10g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
2.5g
5.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein37%
  • Vitamin E32%
  • Vitamin K46%
  • Niacin21%
  • Vitamin B623%
  • Folate (B9)21%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A12%
  • Vitamin C14%
  • Thiamine15%
  • Riboflavin (B2)16%
  • Pantothenic acid14%
  • Magnesium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium56%
  • Cholesterol48%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Taste and adjust, adding more broth if needed for saucy consistency. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat half of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook about 3 minutes, turning once, until mostly opaque.

  3. 3

    Season the shrimp with half of the salt and cook just until pink and barely cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

  4. 4

    Add the remaining oil to the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus and cook, stirring, until bright green and tender-crisp.

  5. 5

    Season the asparagus with the remaining salt, add the ginger and garlic, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30-45 seconds.

  6. 6

    Whisk the lemon sauce again, then pour it into the skillet. Return the shrimp and any juices to the pan and simmer, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp and asparagus.

  7. 7

    Remove from the heat and serve right away.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (298 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A104 μg
12%
Vitamin C13 mg
14%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E5 mg
32%
Vitamin K56 μg
46%
Thiamine0.2 mg
15%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
16%
Niacin3 mg
21%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
23%
Folate (B9)84 μg
21%
Vitamin B121 μg
52%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
14%
Choline113 mg
21%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium95 mg
9%
Iron3 mg
37%
Potassium397 mg
8%
Magnesium44 mg
11%
Phosphorus347 mg
50%
Zinc2 mg
17%
Copper0.4 mg
46%
Manganese0.3 mg
12%
Selenium37 μg
67%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene10 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene509 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.1 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0.1 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.5 g—
Monounsaturated fats10 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol61 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.2 g—
Total omega 60.1 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 253 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 48min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 30min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 21min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 36min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry with Lemon Sauce?

One serving of Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry with Lemon Sauce (1 serving) has 253 calories, which works out to 85 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry with Lemon Sauce high in protein?

It provides a solid 19 g of protein per serving (37% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 29% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry with Lemon Sauce keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 10 g of net carbs and 19% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry with Lemon Sauce?

1298 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry with Lemon Sauce?

5.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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