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Quick and Delicious Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

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  • Author: recipes guru cooking
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A quick and flavorful shrimp stir fry loaded with vegetables and coated in a savory sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner in under 30 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup snap peas
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. Add garlic and ginger, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry.
  6. Return shrimp to the pan and pour the sauce over the mixture. Toss to coat evenly and cook for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens.
  7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
  8. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked shrimp to cut down on prep time.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or mushrooms.
  • Adjust the sauce sweetness or saltiness to your preference.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 180mg