Description
Sizzling Shrimp and Pepper Stir-Fry brings bold Asian-inspired flavors to your dinner table with minimal effort. Crisp vegetables and succulent shrimp dance together in a quick, zesty sauce that promises restaurant-quality excitement right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.5 lb chicken breast, optional
Vegetables:
- 2 bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup green onions, chopped
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a smooth slurry, then set aside for later thickening.
- Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, black pepper, and salt in a separate mixing bowl to develop a flavorful marinade.
- Toss shrimp and optional chicken in the marinade, ensuring each piece is evenly coated, and let sit for 10-15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering and nearly smoking, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sliced onions, stir-frying rapidly for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly translucent.
- Introduce bell peppers to the wok, continuing to toss and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until they maintain a crisp texture.
- Push vegetables to the side of the wok and add marinated proteins, spreading them in a single layer to ensure proper searing.
- Cook proteins for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn opaque and develop golden edges.
- Pour the cornstarch slurry into the wok, stirring continuously to create a glossy, thickened sauce coating the ingredients.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions over the stir-fry, giving a final toss to distribute evenly.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Cornstarch Trick: Use cold water when mixing cornstarch to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, silky sauce that clings perfectly to proteins and vegetables.
- Marinade Magic: Let shrimp and chicken marinate for maximum flavor absorption, but avoid exceeding 15 minutes to prevent the seafood from becoming tough or overly salty.
- High Heat Harmony: Ensure your wok or skillet is scorching hot before adding ingredients to achieve that authentic stir-fry sear and prevent soggy, steamed textures.
- Protein Perfection: Cut shrimp and chicken into uniform sizes for even cooking, allowing each piece to develop a beautiful golden color and tender interior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg