Shrimp Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers

Ingredients

• For the Stir-Fry:
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍤
• 2 tbsp soy sauce 🍜
• 1 tbsp lime juice 🍋
• 0.5 tsp salt 🧂
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (for extra crispiness) ✨
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil 🥄
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced 🌶️
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced 🌶️
• 1 small onion, sliced 🧅
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated 🫚
• For the Sauce:
• 2 tbsp soy sauce 🍜
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce for sweetness) 🥄
• 1 tsp honey 🍯
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat) 🌶️
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening) 💦
• For Serving:
• 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice 🍚
• Chopped green onions for garnish 🌿
• Sesame seeds (optional) ✨

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Marinate the Shrimp
2. 2In a bowl, toss shrimp with soy sauce, lime juice, salt, black pepper, and cornstarch. Let it sit for 10 minutes. 🍤✨
3. 32️⃣ Prepare the Sauce
4. 4In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, red pepper flakes (if using), and cornstarch mixture. Set aside. 🍜🔥
5. 53️⃣ Cook the Shrimp
6. 6Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and slightly crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside. 🍤🔥
7. 74️⃣ Stir-Fry the Veggies
8. 8In the same pan, add another tbsp of oil. Stir-fry the bell peppers and onions for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp. Add garlic and ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant. 🌶️🧄
9. 95️⃣ Combine & Toss
10. 10Return the shrimp to the pan, pour in the sauce, and stir everything together. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp and vegetables. 🔥✨
11. 116️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
12. 12Serve the stir-fry hot over jasmine or brown rice. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. 🍚🌿