Description
Spicy Shrimp and Pepper Stir-Fry delivers a bold Asian-inspired culinary adventure straight to dinner tables. Sizzling garlic, zesty peppers, and succulent shrimp create a quick, mouthwatering meal that satisfies your craving for robust flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Serving and Garnish:
- Cooked rice
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions
Instructions
- Prepare a zesty marinade by blending soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a small mixing vessel. Allow the mixture to rest momentarily.
- Ignite a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, introducing vegetable oil to create a sizzling surface.
- Introduce shrimp to the hot pan, searing for 2-3 minutes until they transform into a vibrant pink hue and achieve perfect doneness. Transfer cooked shrimp to a separate plate.
- Within the same skillet, add minced garlic and colorful bell peppers, stirring dynamically for 3-4 minutes until vegetables reach a crisp-tender consistency.
- Reintroduce the seared shrimp into the vegetable medley, cascading the prepared sauce over the ingredients.
- Thoroughly coat all components, allowing the mixture to simmer for an additional minute, ensuring complete heat integration and flavor infusion.
- Plate the aromatic stir-fry atop fluffy steamed rice, embellishing with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and delicately sliced green onions for a visually striking and flavor-packed presentation.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting garlic and pepper quantities to suit personal spice preferences.
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for optimal flavor and texture, ensuring they’re deveined and patted dry before cooking.
- Select bell peppers in different colors for vibrant visual appeal and varied nutritional benefits.
- Swap regular soy sauce with low-sodium version for healthier dietary options and reduced salt intake.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg