Spicy Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while chicken is often less expensive than shrimp.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and liquid aminos can be a cheaper alternative.

sriracha

🥗Healthier: chili paste

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Chili paste can offer similar heat with fewer additives, while hot sauce is often more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Remove all of the shells and the tails from the shrimp. If they are not already deveined, then remove the veins as well.

Place the cleaned shrimp in a container that has a tight fitting lid. Then add the Shao Hsing wine and use your hand to mix it in thoroughly.

Next add the cornstarch sprinkling in a little at a time and using your hand to make sure that each piece of shrimp is thoroughly coated.

Place the lid on the shrimp and let it marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.

Once the shrimp marinate, heat the peanut oil on high. When the oil reaches 350F add in ½ of the shrimp and let them cook for 1 minute, or just until they turn pink.

Remove them with a wire sieve and place them on a plate lined with paper towels. Then continue cooking the remaining ½ of the shrimp.

After all of the shrimp are cooked, remove the oil from the wok and wipe it out with a paper towel.

Add the package of spicy garlic sauce to the wok and heat it on high.

Once it’s hot, add the shrimp and stir until they are coated with the sauce.

Remove the wok from the heat and serve immediately.

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