Oyster Sauce | Shrimp Stir Fry
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
152 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Asian
Oyster Sauce | Shrimp Stir Fry
Description
The recipe starts by whisking oyster sauce, dissolved cornstarch, hoisin sauce, and sugar to form a thickened, flavorful stir-fry sauce. Garlic sautéed briefly in olive oil releases its aroma without browning. Snow peas are added to the pan with the sauce, cooking until tender but still crisp. Separately, shrimp are marinated with sherry, fresh ginger, cornstarch, and white pepper, then quickly sautéed until just opaque to avoid overcooking.
Combining the shrimp back with the vegetables and sauce in the pan allows flavors to meld and ensures all ingredients are heated through without losing texture. The mild sweetness from hoisin and oyster sauces balances shrimp's delicate flavor, while the fresh ginger and garlic subtly highlight Asian flavor profiles.
This stir fry is ideal served immediately over jasmine rice to complement the saucy dish. It can also pair well with lo mein noodles.
Oyster and hoisin sauces are accessible at most grocery stores, with gluten-free options available. The recipe encourages using fresh, high-quality shrimp and controlling cooking times to maintain tenderness and flavor.
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 3 TB oyster sauce
- ½ tsp cornstarch dissolved in 3 TB water
- 1 TB hoisin sauce
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
For the Shrimp & Veggies:
- olive oil for cooking
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups snow peas fresh
- 1 lb Shrimp large, shelled/deveined, paper towel dried
- 3 tsp sherry
- ½ tsp ginger fresh, grated
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp white pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, make the sauce: Whisk together oyster sauce, cornstarch dissolved with water, hoisin, and sugar. Set aside.
- In a large wok or large frying pan, combine 3 TB olive oil and garlic, and cook on medium heat about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add snow peas and oyster sauce mixture, and cook until veggies become tender, but don't overcook. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with sherry, ginger, 1 tsp cornstarch, and white pepper. In same wok or pan, heat 1 TB olive oil. Sauté shrimp mixture just until shrimp starts to turn opaque - do not overcook.
- Toss the cooked snow pea mixture back into the wok with shrimp. Stir gently until everything is heated through.
- Serve immediately over jasmine rice.
Notes
- Oyster and hoisin sauces are widely available in grocery or Asian stores; use gluten-free variants if necessary.
- Serve this shrimp stir fry over jasmine rice or lo mein noodles for a complete meal.
- Cook shrimp just until opaque to maintain a tender texture and avoid toughness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 571mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 424mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 533IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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