This easy Wok Seared Shrimp and Potatoes is ready in about 30 minutes. It’s the ultimate Asian style weeknight dinner your whole family will love!
Why this recipe works:
What ingredients do I need?
- large shrimp (Any type of shrimp works. The larger size shrimp will require more cooking time vs. the smaller ones)
- fresh asparagus (chopped into 2″ sections. Discard the bottom section)
- green onions (chopped and divided)
- garlic (smashed, use a knife blade to do this)
- potatoes (medium size, cut in matchsticks)
- Neutral oil (I used vegetable oil)
Sauce Ingredients:
- Salt & pepper
- Mirin
- Sugar
- Soy sauce (Korean brand: I like to use brand Sempio)
- sesame oil
- sesame seeds
How to make Wok Seared Shrimp and Potatoes
Time needed: 30 minutes.
Here are the steps in making your homemade Wok Seared Shrimp and Potatoes
- Prep shrimp
Clean, and devein shrimp, leaving the shell and tail on. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Prep vegetables
Peel and cut potatoes into matchsticks. Cut asparagus into 2″ long lengths. Discard the ends, set aside.
- Prep herbs
Smash garlic and chop the green onions, divide the white part from the green part.
- It’s Wok Time!
Heat up work in high heat. Once hot, add about 2 Tbsp of oil. Next add potatoes and white part of green onions. Stir fry for about 2 minutes.
- Add veggies into wok
Combine asparagus and garlic and stir fry for about one minute. Add 1/2 tsp of salt & pinch of pepper at this point. Give it a stir.
- Add shrimp and sauce ingredients
Next pour oil into the center of the wok, then add shrimp. Add rest of salt, black pepper and stir fry for a minute. Then add mirin, sugar and soy sauce.
- Cook until all done!
Stir fry everything for about 5 minutes or until shrimp is fully cooked. Shrimp should turn pink and middle should be firm.
- Garnish and Time to enjoy!
Turn off heat and garnish with, sesame oil, sesame seed and spring onions. Let it rest in wok for 1-2 mins. Serve hot paired with rice.
Recipe variations:
You can add more or less to this recipe, here are some of my suggestions:
- red pepper flakes
- fresh ginger
- lemon juice
- fish sauce
- yellow onions
- crisp snap peas
- green beans
- fresh herbs
Q and A
Yes, you can peel the shell if you like. Although the shell does help with keeping in the moisture and provides extra umami flavor to the whole dish! I also like the vibrant shrimp shell color when serving!
Yes you can use a large skillet instead. Make sure it has a wide surface area to stir fry to cook everything evenly.
brown rice
rice noodle
quinoa
cauliflower rice
crusty bread
I highly recommend defrosting the shrimp and patting them dry before cooking. This ensures fresh shrimp flavors and texture.
Yes, you can use different types of vegetables. Just make sure they are low in moisture. Such as sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts, carrots.
Did you enjoy this shrimp recipe?
Next time, try my other delicious shrimp recipes!
Wok Seared Shrimp and Potatoes Recipe
Equipment
- wok
- wooden chopsticks or spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp cleaned & deveined. Shell on, tail on.
- ½ bundle asperagus 7-8 stems, cut into 2" sections
- 3-4 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 stalks green onions chopped & divided
- 2 medium potatoes cut into matchsticks
- 3-5 Tbsp Neutral oil divided
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tsp sea salt divided
- ½ tsp black pepper divided
- 1½ Tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1½ Tbsp Korean soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- ½ tsp Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Clean and devein shrimp. Shell on and tail on. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Peel and cut potatoes into matchsticks. Cut asparagus into 2" long length. Discard ends, set aside.
- Smash garlic and chop green onions, divide white part from green part. Set aside.
- Heat up work in high heat. Once hot, add about 2 Tbsp of oil. Next add potatoes and white part of green onions. Stir fry for about 2 minutes.
- Combine asparagus and garlic and stir fry for about one minute. Add 1/2 tsp of salt & pinch of pepper at this point. Give it a stir.
- Next pour oil into the center of the wok, then add shrimp. Add rest of salt, black pepper and stir fry for a minute. Then add mirin, sugar and soy sauce.
- Stir fry everything for about 5 minutes or until shrimp is fully cooked. Shrimp should turn pink and middle should be firm.
- Turn off heat and garnish with, sesame oil, sesame seed and spring onions. Let it rest in wok for 1-2 mins. Serve hot paired with rice.
Amanda
This was so flavorful and didn’t take long to make! We ate with brown rice and even my picky eaters who don’t like asparagus cleared their plates. This is definitely a new home staple for us. Thanks for the recipe!
Seasoned by Jin
Welcome! Glad you enjoyed it, even the veggies!