Description
This Tiger Shrimp Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp and a medley of colorful vegetables, all tossed in a savory sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights, its served over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that seafood lovers will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound tiger shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the tiger shrimp under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then set aside.
- Slice the red and yellow bell peppers into thin strips, trim the snap peas, and slice the onion into thin wedges. Mince the garlic and ginger.
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Add sesame oil and stir.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and swirl to coat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring until they turn pink. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, then remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, add onion, bell peppers, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return the shrimp to the pan, pour the sauce over, and stir to coat. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Remove from heat and serve over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the pan is hot enough before adding the shrimp for a good sear.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or what you have on hand.
- This dish can be made gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes