Stir-Fried Spicy Asparagus Recipe (2024)

I've made this twice -- the first time was absolutely terrific, the second time overpowering because of a similar sized, but much hotter Serrano. Lesson learned: add 1/2 the pepper and taste before adding the second half.

Surprised how much better than roasted! Used red pepper flakes instead of serrano but otherwise followed recipe, crisp and tasty in less than 2 minutes. Excellent.

Have made this as a veggie dish to rave reviews but last night I added large shrimp to the pan. I peeled and cleaned the shrimp, then left them in salted water for about 20 minutes. Patted them dry and cooked them in the oil until pink on one side. From there I followed the recipe as above, flipping the shrimp over to cook the other side. It made a great one pot meal served over rice.

Made as written, but when I tasted it I thought something was missing. I added a splash of soy sauce, cooked it for another 30 seconds or so, then plated and drizzled a touch of sesame oil on top. Made for a much more rounded dish. Either way, pretty darn tasty!

Love the flavor and crispness of the result, much better than steamed (often mushy) asparagus. Just one quibble: so often a recipe takes longer to prepare than the time indicated. This time the opposite. Not sure how it could possibly take 15 minutes to cook -- more like 3.

I am going to add small shrimp to the recipe.

fresno chiles work well too, not as spicy and the red color of the chili adds brightness.

Made with green beans instead of asparagus, blanched beans prior, added a bit of soy sauce. Loved the fresh herbs on top. Great accompaniment to Kung pao chicken and Chinese noodle pancake.

After cooking, I stir fried a block of tofu (marinated in some sesame oil and soy sauce) and tossed it all together and it was a filling, restaurant quality dinner. SO good.

Easy and delicious! Following substitutions due to stock on hand:
-peanut oil rather than evoo due to high heat
-cilantro and basil leaves (no mint on hand)
- thicker asparagus so cooked it a minute longer.
- pickled jalapenos in place of serrano pepper
Lovely crisp and spicy taste, will definitely make again!

Very satisfying savory flavor profile. I followed Brianna's advice and added a splash (scant tbsp.) of low sodium soy sauce + brief additional cooking time at the end. No mint (not a fan) but the basil/cilantro finish was indeed inspired. Used ginger paste (1 teaspoon) and chopped the garlic and serrano (seeds + membrane removed) together in the mini-chopper quite finely. A new favorite!

I added bacon and then used the bacon grease to stir fry. Put it over pasta and topped with goats cheese. Amazing

I've made this twice. It was a great solution for the skinny stalks I usually avoid. The first time I forgot to add the cilantro. The second time, I included it. Although I like cilantro and use it often, I thought the accidental omission resulted in a more brightly flavored dish. The only peppers I had on hand were pickled sliced jalapenos. They were just fine.

Neil - I believe that 15 minutes is total recipe time - including prep work.

Chopping pepper and garlic, grating ginger, fixing asparagus all takes time too.

Added bacon and goat cheese.

I have made this twice as well as some other cooks. I made exactly as the recipe but served it over rice sprinkled with Tamari. It was really good. Tonight I sautéd the asparagus with the garlic, ginger, as per recipe and threw in shrimp and hot peppers. I added peanuts at the end and drizzled Siracha over all, also served over rice. This was great!This is a really wonderful way to celebrate asparagus season.Thank you for the idea!

I looked at this and thought… that’s it? But with such a high rating I decided to give it a go. And, well, the final result felt like it was missing half of the recipe. Where’s the depth? The acid? I added a little soy sauce, some mirin, and a squeeze of a lemon. Still didn’t quite get it there, likely because I added them in the end. Will experiment with adding those extras while cooking and see what comes of it.

Excellent. Added 4 medium sliced Shiitake mushrooms because I had them and used red pepper flakes and Trader Joe's frozen garlic and ginger.Being a freak about having sides ready before grilling a steak, I stir fried the asparagus ahead in stages, lower stalks first, then the tops and let it cool to RT on a plate. Reheated the wok and stir fried very briefly to warm (not hot)

Made this and loved it! Sliced garlic instead of minced, so it would get carmelized and crispy. Topped with burrata and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and it was a hit!! Will definitely make again <3

This is terrific. I made it exactly as written (except for a bit less serrano chile). Surprisingly the timing is spot on. If your asparagus is pencil thin, this dish takes only 90 seconds to cook! The only thing I would warn about is the serrano. The flavor is perfect here, but many people might find a whole serrano chile a bit much, especially if it is large.

Wow, so good and so easy. Only added salt, pepper, and grated ginger because that's all I had on hand and it was still fantastic.

I like to add tofu to this. Makes it a complete meal for us.

Easy & quick! Def added more garlic, finished w/butter & this was a delicious side

Instead of chilies, I used about a teaspoon of gochujang and it was delicious!

Cooked thick sliced. Bacon and used the grease for the asparagus. Served over pasta. Topped with crumbled goat cheese. Had cilantro and basil as the herbs on top

Great! I bought thicker asparagus because we like its taste and split the stalks lengthwise. I cooked them for about 5 minutes (another family preference), substituted a sprinkling of red pepper flakes for the Serrano, and added a splash of soy sauce at the end. Thanks for that suggestion, Brianna; it really upped the flavor. This dish will be making frequent appearances on our table from now on.

Absolutely perfect as written. Used sesame oil. Per others’ reviews, could easily add a protein and serve as a quick and healthy main course.

added fresh mushroom

Definitely better without so many leaves