Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
Quick and flavorful Chinese-style shrimp stir fry with aromatic garlic, tender vegetables, and a savory sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes for a perfect weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 6 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Set the sauce aside.
- 2
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Mince garlic and ginger, and slice bell pepper and green onions.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a 12-inch wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- 4
Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until just pink. Transfer to a plate.
- 5
Add garlic and ginger to the wok, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 6
Add bell pepper, broccoli, and snap peas. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- 7
Return shrimp to the wok and pour in the sauce. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens.
- 8
Stir in red pepper flakes and garnish with green onions. Serve immediately over steamed rice.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch wok or large skillet
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- paper towels
- wooden spoon or spatula
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