DELICIOUS Pepper Shrimp Recipe | Chinese Inspired | Caribbean Cooking | Cooking with Jenna G

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option that is budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor while being dairy-free.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity and brightness.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Paprika can add flavor without the heat of black pepper.

Clean and devein shrimp, leaving the shell on if preferred.

Season shrimp with Chinese seasoning and cayenne pepper, then set aside.

Heat avocado oil in a wok until hot.

Add grated garlic, ginger, hot peppers, pimentos, and onions to the wok and stir-fry until fragrant.

Add carrots and sweet peppers, cooking for 1-2 minutes until softened.

Stir in ketchup and water, then add oyster sauce.

Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to the mixture to thicken.

Add seasoned shrimp to the wok and stir until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.

Finish with sesame oil and stir in sliced pimentos and scallions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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