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Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

This shrimp stir fry recipe is made with loads of shrimp and vegetables pan seared with a spicy sauce made with gochujang, hot paprika, sesame oil, soy sauce and more. A spicy food lover's dream! And very easy to make.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 355 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese , American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or use olive oil, + more if needed
  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 ounces sugar snap peas
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2-3 Jalapeno peppers or use hotter peppers to your preference – I used 2 jalapenos and 1 serrano pepper
FOR THE SPICY SAUCE
  • 1.5 tablespoon Gochujang
  • 1.5 tablespoons hot paprika or use 1/2 tablespoon cayenne + 1/2 tablespoon sweet paprika – you can use other spicier chili powders as well
  • 4 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • FOR SERVING: Cooked rice or noodles
  • FOR GARNISH if desired: Sesame seeds, spicy red pepper flakes, fresh chopped parsley, extra sliced peppers .

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and cook them 2-3 minutes per side, until they are cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add more oil if needed and add the snap peas, broccoli and peppers. Cook them 8-9 minutes to soften, stirring often.
  3. Make the sauce by whisking together the gochujang, hot paprika, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, garlic powder, ginger and chicken stock in a bowl.
  4. Pour the sauce into the pan with the vegetables. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes.
  5. Add the corn starch slurry and stir. It should thicken quickly.
  6. Add the shrimp back to the pan and heat them through, about 2 minutes.
  7. Serve with cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds, spicy red pepper flakes, fresh chopped parsley and extra sliced peppers.

Notes

  • Calories estimated without rice or noodles.

Nutrition Information

Calories 355kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 286mg (95%) Sodium 1414mg (59%) Potassium 477mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 2126IU (43%) Vitamin C 80mg (89%) Calcium 217mg (22%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 355

% Daily Value*

Calories 355kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 286mg 95%
Sodium 1414mg 59%
Potassium 477mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 2126IU 43%
Vitamin C 80mg 89%
Calcium 217mg 22%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.