Quick Pepper Shrimp

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option that is budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor while being dairy-free.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity and brightness.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Paprika can add flavor without the heat of black pepper.

Place a wok on high heat and add avocado oil.

Once the oil is hot, add shrimp and Chinese seasoning to taste.

Cook the shrimp until they turn pink.

Butterfly the shrimp by cutting along the back to allow sauce to penetrate.

Remove shrimp from the wok and set aside.

Add red peppers, ginger, and garlic to the wok and sauté.

Add onions and the large part of the scallion to the wok.

Incorporate rehydrated wood mushrooms, sugar, Chinese seasoning, and ketchup into the mix.

Finish with sesame oil, soy sauce, Shing wine, and pepper sauce.

Toss everything together to combine.

Taste and adjust salt as needed.

Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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