Asparagus is known as the "king of vegetables." Fresh asparagus is rich in protein, multiple vitamins, and minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, and spring is the peak season for asparagus. As for the shrimp, nothing beats popping them into your mouth one by one. The asparagus soaks up the savory juices from the shrimp, making it exceptionally tasty, while the vibrant green of the asparagus contrasts beautifully with the white-and-pink of the shrimp—truly irresistible.
Tips:
1、To turn shrimp into attractive shrimp balls, make a deep cut along the back. The deeper the cut, the more they will curl up when heated, giving a better shape. Opening the back also makes it easier to remove the vein.
2、How to keep asparagus bright green? When blanching, add a pinch of salt to the water before adding the asparagus. This helps preserve its green color and prevent it from turning yellow.
3、Before stir?frying the shrimp, make sure the wok is clean and heated thoroughly, then add oil and heat it again. This will prevent the shrimp from sticking to the pan.
4、The shrimp balls need to be marinated in advance to absorb flavor, but do not marinate them for too long—8 to 10 minutes is enough. Any longer and the shrimp meat will become tough.