Shrimp and Pepper Stir-Fry

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Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds with a dish that’s bursting with flavor and color? Introducing our Shrimp and Pepper Stir-Fry, a delightful medley of succulent shrimp, vibrant bell peppers, and aromatic spices that come together in a symphony of taste and texture. This dish is perfect for those busy weeknights when you crave something delicious yet quick to prepare. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have a restaurant-quality meal on your table in no time. Let’s dive into this mouthwatering recipe and create a stir-fry that’s sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening sauce)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Cooked rice, for serving

Directions:

Step 1: Marinating the Shrimp

  1. In a bowl, combine shrimp with minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey or brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
  2. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes.

Step 2: Stir-Frying

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add sliced onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add marinated shrimp along with the marinade. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  4. Push shrimp to the side of the skillet. Stir the cornstarch-water mixture and pour into the center of the skillet. Cook until the sauce thickens, stirring constantly.
  5. Add the cooked vegetables back into the skillet. Stir well to combine everything and coat evenly with the sauce.

Step 3: Serving

  1. Serve hot shrimp and pepper stir-fry over cooked rice.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 4

Get ready to savor each bite of this Shrimp and Pepper Stir-Fry, where the sweetness of the peppers, the zing of the ginger and garlic, and the savory richness of the sauces come together in perfect harmony. Enjoy!

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