About
Get your rice ready, because it's going to be holding up a huge pile of flavor! Saucy Shrimp Stir-Fry is speedy and savory, with the seafood sweetness of the shrimp pairing wonderfully with an Asian-inspired sweet-and-tangy sauce and plenty of bright vegetables! Topped with crunchy peanuts, Saucy Shrimp Stir-Fry is a fantastic way to have a filling and fantastic dinner on the table in no time... perfect for busy weekdays or just quick meals on the go!
Ingredients
- For the sauce:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine, optional
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- For the stir-fry:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon green onions, finely chopped
- peanuts, optional, to taste, crushed, for topping
- white rice, optional, to taste, cooked and hot, for serving
Directions
Step 1 -In a small mixing bowl, add the soy sauce, the Shaoxing wine, the ketchup, the broth, and the cornstarch and whisk until smooth.
Step 2 -In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil until it sizzles.
Step 3 -Add the shrimps and cook, while stirring, until they turn pink and reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, about 4-6 minutes.
Step 4 -Add the ginger and the garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 5 -Add the sauce mixture and the bell pepper and cook, while tossing well, until the sauce simmers and thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 6 -Add the green onions and stir to combine.
Step 7 -Top with the crushed peanuts and serve with the white rice.
