Description
A delightful Shrimp Stir Fry with vibrant vegetables and a savory sauce that brings comfort and joy to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, fresh or frozen
- 2 bell peppers, sliced (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas or carrots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or peanut oil
- Optional: red pepper flakes, brown sugar, lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Rinse under cool water and pat dry or thaw in the refrigerator overnight if frozen.
- Chop the vegetables: Slice bell peppers and chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, a pinch of sugar, and sriracha.
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Sauté aromatics: Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add the shrimp: Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Add vegetables: Stir-fry vegetables for 2-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Combine: Pour sauce over shrimp and vegetables, tossing to coat.
- Final touches: Cook for another minute to thicken the sauce.
- Serve hot: Pair with rice or noodles and enjoy!
Notes
Serve with fluffy rice or noodles for a complete meal. Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds for garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp, stir fry, quick meal, family recipe, Asian cuisine