Shrimp Stir Fry
This quick and easy shrimp stir fry comes together in minutes for a flavorful meal.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the sauce:
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 2 to 3 teaspoons Sriracha or to taste, optional
For the stir fry:
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil such as avocado
- 3 green onions thinly sliced, pale and dark greens separated
- 4 cloves garlic grated or minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated or minced
- 2 cups sugar snap peas
- 2 cups sliced bell pepper (1 1/2 - 2 medium)
- 1 pound raw shrimp peeled, deveined, tail off
For serving:
- 4 cups cooked rice
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place the cornstarch in a small bowl. Whisk in half the soy sauce until the cornstarch is dissolved. Whisk in the remaining soy sauce, chicken stock, sesame oil, sugar, lime juice, and Sriracha, if using. Set aside.2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, 2 to 3 teaspoons Sriracha
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok set over medium heat. Add the white and pale green slices of green onion to the pan along with the garlic and ginger. Cook for 60 seconds, stirring.2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil, 3 green onions, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- Turn up the heat to medium-high and add the snap peas and bell peppers. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are just softened and starting to caramelize.2 cups sugar snap peas, 2 cups sliced bell pepper
- Add the shrimp and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes, until just barely cooked through.1 pound raw shrimp
- Turn the heat down to medium-low and add the sauce. Stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
- Serve over cooked rice. Top with dark green onions and toasted sesame seeds.4 cups cooked rice, Toasted sesame seeds
Notes
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw according to package directions and use immediately.
