Shrimp And Pepper Stir Fry | Shrimp Stir Fry With Vegetables Recipe

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein that is often less expensive and can absorb flavors well.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar flavor profile.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option with a different flavor.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot powder is a gluten-free thickener.

Mince 3 cloves of garlic and prepare 3 slices of ginger.

Cut 3 green onions into 2-inch sections, keeping the stem and leafy parts separate.

Cut half of an onion into large strips, separating the layers.

Cut 1 bell pepper (red and green) into bite-sized pieces.

Rinse the shrimp with cold water and pat dry.

Marinate shrimp with salt, a little sugar, white pepper powder, cornstarch, and a little water; mix thoroughly and add a touch of sesame oil.

Prepare a cornstarch and water mixture by mixing cornstarch with cold water until dissolved.

Add oil to a hot pan over medium-high heat, then add onion and bell pepper; spread them out and pan fry for 20 seconds.

Season with a tiny bit of sugar and salt, then stir fry for about 90 seconds until slightly undercooked; remove from pan.

Add more oil if needed, then add ginger to the oil and let it sizzle briefly.

Add the shrimp to the pan, spreading it out and pan frying until the bottom is golden brown; turn shrimp over and cook until the other side is golden brown.

Add minced garlic and the stem part of the green onion to the pan and stir fry briefly.

Add a touch of rice wine (optional) and toss to let the alcohol evaporate.

Season with oyster sauce, soy sauce, and dark soy sauce; stir fry until shrimp are evenly colored.

Add the cornstarch and water mixture to the pan, stirring to combine; the liquid will boil and thicken into a sauce.

Once the sauce has thickened, add the onion and bell pepper back to the pan, along with the leafy part of the green onion, a touch of sesame oil, and crushed black pepper.

Toss everything together to mix evenly and serve with rice or noodles.

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