Description
This quick and healthy shrimp stir-fry features succulent shrimp and vibrant vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas, all tossed in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color you prefer)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt and pepper, and optionally a dash of soy sauce. Set aside.
- Slice the bell pepper into thin strips, removing seeds and pith.
- Rinse and cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- Trim the ends of the snap peas.
- Mince the garlic and ginger, and chop the green onions, separating the white parts from the green tops.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
- Add sesame oil to the sauce mixture.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
- Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan.
- In the same skillet, add the white parts of the green onions, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Add bell pepper, broccoli, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, pour the sauce over, and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with green onion tops and optional sesame seeds.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or what you have on hand.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes or sliced chili peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes