Description
Sizzling Shrimp Stir Fry brings Asian-inspired flavors to weeknight dinners with bold, quick-cooking magic. Crisp vegetables and succulent shrimp dance together in a perfect harmony of taste, promising a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Serving Option:
- 2 cups rice or noodles
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by finely chopping colorful bell peppers, broccoli florets, and julienned carrots. Mince fresh garlic cloves for intense flavor.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and slightly rippling.
- Quickly sear shrimp for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until they transform into a vibrant pink hue and become translucent.
- Immediately introduce minced garlic, stirring rapidly to prevent burning and release aromatic notes.
- Toss in prepared vegetables, continuously moving them around the pan to ensure even cooking and maintain crisp texture.
- Create a quick sauce by whisking soy sauce with cornstarch until smooth and free of lumps.
- Pour sauce over shrimp and vegetables, allowing mixture to simmer for 1-2 minutes until liquid transforms into a glossy, slightly thickened coating.
- Finish by drizzling sesame oil for rich depth and sprinkle freshly chopped green onions as a bright, zesty garnish.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice or tender noodles for a complete, vibrant meal.
Notes
- Quickly prep ingredients beforehand to ensure smooth, efficient cooking and prevent burning or overcooking.
- Use high heat and keep ingredients moving constantly to achieve that perfect restaurant-style stir-fry with crisp vegetables and tender shrimp.
- Swap proteins easily by replacing shrimp with chicken, tofu, or beef to accommodate different dietary preferences or pantry availability.
- Select fresh, firm shrimp and pat them dry before cooking to prevent excess moisture and guarantee a delightful golden-brown exterior during stir-frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg