Shrimp & Vegetable Stir Fry (Ready in 5 Minutes)

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 the clean shrimp with salt, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic and herb seasoning, lemon pepper, and minced garlic.

Drizzle a tad bit of oil over the shrimp and mix well; set aside.

In a bowl, combine dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, minced ginger, sesame oil, cornstarch, and a tad bit of water; mix well and set aside.

Heat cooking oil in a pot.

Add the shrimp to the pot, ensuring they are evenly distributed; cook for about 30 seconds on each side until seared.

Remove the shrimp from the pot to prevent overcooking.

Add the vegetables to the same pot with the shrimp oil flavor; stir-fry on high heat for about 2 minutes until crunchy and smoky.

Return the shrimp and its juices to the pot along with the stir-fry sauce; mix and cook for about 2 more minutes until the sauce thickens.

Serve and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

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