Shrimp Stir Fry
If no one would judge us we would eat this stir fry every single night. It’s so simple to throw together yet full of so much flavor. Use whatever vegetable you like and even sub in chicken if you’d rather. It’s perfectly customizable!
Prep: 15min
Total: 35min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Nutrition Facts: calories 322 Calories, Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 183 mg, Sodium 1326 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 13 g, Protein 31 g
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 small head broccoli, cut into small florets
- 8 oz. sugar snap peas
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. minced ginger
- 1/2 c. low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp. packed brown sugar
- Pinch red pepper flakes
Instruction:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook until pink, 5 minutes, then remove from skillet.
- Return skillet to heat and heat sesame oil. Add broccoli, peas, and bell pepper and cook until soft, 7 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, cornstarch, lime juice, brown sugar, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Add to skillet and toss to coat. Add shrimp and cook until heated through, 2 minutes.
SHRIMP STIRFRY RECIPE
FAQ
What are the 3 rules of stir frying?
The first is to cook your protein and your vegetable separately, and combine them only after both are fully cooked. A second rule of thumb for stir-frying: Choose one vegetable per stir-fry. Finally, always remember to add liquid only after everything is more or less finished cooking.
What is the secret to a good stir fry?
- Sauteed Spinach.
- Sous Vide Asparagus.
- Roasted Delicata Squash.
- Elote-Style Carrots.
- Instant Pot Corn on the Cob.
- Zucchini Fries.
- Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts.
- Shishito Peppers.
What vegetables go well with shrimp?
Citrus fruit like lemon and lime, garlic, herbs, are the flavor that will always compliments seafood. Simple seasonings like salt, pepper, and paprika are great options, because they balance out most flavors well and all go very well together.
