Shrimp Stir Fry
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Shrimp Stir Fry
Description
The Shrimp Stir Fry recipe brings together large peeled and deveined shrimp cooked briefly in oil until pink and opaque and a medley of vegetables including broccoli florets, snow peas, and chopped bell peppers. The stir fry sauce is a combination of chicken broth, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, sesame oil, and cornstarch, which is whisked and then thickened in the pan to glaze the shrimp and vegetables. Garlic and ginger add aromatic depth to the dish while a sprinkle of sesame seeds can be added for garnish. The quick cooking preserves the bright colors and crunchy texture of the vegetables, complementing the tender shrimp in a well-rounded, savory dish. This stir fry can be served immediately and pairs well with steamed rice or noodles to make a complete meal.
Ingredients
Stir Fry Sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth low-sodium
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
Stir Fry
- 1 lb. Shrimp peeled and deveined, large
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups (slightly packed) small broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 cups (5 oz) snow peas
- 1 1/2 cups chopped bell pepper (red and/or yellow)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion just light and white green portion
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp sesame seeds optional
Instructions
For the sauce
- In a medium mixing bowl whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, sesame oil and cornstarch until well blended.
For the stir fry
- Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dab shrimp dry, add to skillet and quickly spread into a single even layer (no overlapping). Season with a pinch of salt.
- Let cook about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until pink on bottom side. Quickly turn shrimp then let cook until pink on opposite side and opaque throughout, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes longer.
- Transfer shrimp to a plate.
- Heat remaining 2 Tbsp oil in skillet. Add broccoli saute 1 minute. Add snow peas, bell pepper and green onions and saute 3 - 4 minutes until veggies are tender crisp.
- Add garlic and ginger and saute 30 seconds longer.
- Whisk sauce once more then pour into skillet. Let cook until thickened, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
- Return shrimp to skillet and toss to coat with sauce.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using and optionally you can garnish with a some sliced green onions for garnish. Serve right away over rice if desired.
Notes
- Use unsalted chicken broth, unsalted Shaoxing wine, and low-sodium soy sauce to reduce the salt content if preferred.
- Dry the shrimp thoroughly before cooking to get a good sear and avoid steaming.
- Maintain high heat during cooking to ensure the vegetables stay tender-crisp.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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