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Shrimp Stir Fry

Course Main Course, seafood
Cuisine American, Asian Inspired
Keyword easy-shrimp-stir-fry, shrimp-stir-fry-recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 241kcal

Ingredients

  • Teriyaki Sauce:
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 medium cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp salt divided use
  • 1 tsp black pepper (or crushed red pepper flakes to taste) divided use
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 Tbsp cold water
  • Shrimp Stir Fry:
  • 1 1/2-2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 28-30)
  • 3 Tbsp vegetable oil divided use
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • 1 large red bell pepper seeded and sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
  • 3 medium green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  • To make the Teriyaki Sauce: Heat a large 10 or 12 inch skillet over medium heat on the stovetop. To the pan add water, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper.
  • Whisk to combine then uncrease heat to medium high. Bring to a boil. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until dissolved.
  • Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce, mixing until well combined. The sauce will begin to thicken in 1-2 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat. Set aside to cool.
  • To make the Shrimp: Pat dry the shrimp with a paper towel, and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook the shrimp over medium high heat in two tablespoons of oil for 2-3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a plate.
  • To the skillet add reserved vegetable oil and sesame oil. Add snow peas, bell peppers, and onion. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Cook the vegetables for 3-5 minutes or just until tender.
  • Add the shrimp back to the skillet and pour the teriyaki sauce over the shrimp and vegetables tossing to coat. Cook over medium heat just until the shrimp are warmed through.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately over cooked white rice or fried rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1611mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1239IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1mg