Shrimp & Vegetable Stir Fry, Quick & Easy

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein that is more affordable.

cornstarch

💰Cheaper: flour

Flour can be used as a thickening agent but may not be as effective.

Season jumbo shrimp with salt, black pepper, and Old Bay seafood seasoning; mix and set aside.

Chop carrots into flower shapes (optional) and chop yellow, red, and green bell peppers.

Melt butter in a wok.

Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 1 minute per side (total of 2 minutes).

Add chopped garlic, onion, and pimento peppers to the wok; stir for a few seconds.

Add chopped bell peppers, carrots, green beans, and broccoli to the wok; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.

Season vegetables with salt, Old Bay seafood seasoning, and a tip of parsley; continue stir-frying for about 5 minutes total.

Serve the stir-fry as is or over rice.

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