Quick Easy Tasty Chinese shrimp stir fry recipe | FullHappyBelly

chili paste

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers a similar heat with fewer calories.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein option that is often less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes; remove and set aside.

In the same skillet, add onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots; stir-fry until tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.

Return shrimp to the skillet; mix well with vegetables.

In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, chili paste, and sesame oil; pour over the stir-fry.

Sprinkle cornstarch over the mixture and stir to combine; cook for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

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