China · Fish and Seafood Dishes

Shrimp Stir-Fry

Shrimp seared fast in a smoking-hot wok with garlic, ginger, snap peas, and bell peppers, finished with a splash of soy sauce.

23 min✻4 servings✻360 kcal
Shrimp Stir-Fry

Ingredients

  • reduced-salt soy sauce60 ml
  • cornstarch1 tbsp
  • fresh garlic1 tbsp
  • fresh ginger1 tbsp
  • red pepper flakes1/4 tsp
  • avocado oil1 tbsp
  • large shrimps, peeled and cleaned900 g
  • frozen or fresh vegetables for stir-frying450 g
  • sesame oil and sesame seedsfor serving

Method

  1. 1In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes. Whisk well and set aside.
  2. 2Heat the avocado oil in a wok or large deep skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
  3. 3Add the shrimp and vegetables and stir-fry until the vegetables are soft and the shrimp are cooked through, about 5-10 minutes.
  4. 4Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir the sauce once more, then add it to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
  5. 5Transfer to individual plates. Drizzle with sesame oil, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.