Shrimp Stir Fry
This shrimp stir fry is a quick and flavorful dish made with fresh shrimp, colorful vegetables, and a savory sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Cooking oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Water - 1/4 cup
- Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
- Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Snow peas - 1 cup
- Carrots - 2, julienned
- Broccoli florets - 2 cups
- Bell peppers - 2, sliced
- Shrimp - 1 lb, peeled and deveined
Let's Get Started
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, water, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the sauce.
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add the shrimp and stir fry for 2-3 minutes, until pink and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers, julienned carrots, broccoli florets, and snow peas. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and pour the sauce over the shrimp and vegetables.
- Stir fry for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp and vegetables.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the shrimp stir fry hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g