Shrimp Stir-Fry with Garlic and Ginger

Ingredients

• For the Stir-Fry:
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 🦐
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (for a light coating) ✨
• 1 tbsp soy sauce 🍜
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil 🫒
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated 🫚
• 0.5 red bell pepper, sliced thinly 🌶️
• 0.5 cup snap peas or green beans 🌱
• 0.5 cup carrots, julienned 🥕
• 2 green onions, sliced 🧅
• For the Sauce:
• 3 tbsp soy sauce 🍜
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional for extra umami) 🌊
• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar 🍯
• 1 tsp sesame oil 🫒
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat) 🌶️
• 2 tbsp water 💦
• 1 tsp cornstarch (to thicken the sauce)
• For Serving:
• Steamed white or brown rice 🍚
• Lime wedges 🍋
• Sesame seeds for garnish ✨

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Prepare the Shrimp
2. 2In a bowl, toss shrimp with cornstarch and soy sauce. Let sit for 5 minutes to develop flavor. 🦐✨
3. 32️⃣ Make the Sauce
4. 4In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, water, and cornstarch. Stir well and set aside. 🍜🔥
5. 53️⃣ Stir-Fry the Shrimp
6. 6Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and slightly crispy. Remove and set aside. 🦐🔥
7. 74️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics & Veggies
8. 8In the same pan, add garlic, ginger, and green onions. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Toss in bell pepper, snap peas, and carrots. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes. 🌶️🥕
9. 95️⃣ Combine & Finish
10. 10Return the shrimp to the pan and pour in the sauce. Toss everything together and let simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens. 🍜🔥
11. 116️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
12. 12Serve the stir-fry hot over steamed rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and a squeeze of lime juice for the perfect finish. 🍚🍋🔥