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Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring succulent shrimp and crisp vegetables in a savory garlic sauce.

Ingredients

Sauce Mixture

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili sauce, such as sambal oelek
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Vegetables and Shrimp

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • 2 pounds large raw tail-on shrimp, peeled and deveined

To Serve

  • as needed cooked rice
  • as needed chopped fresh cilantro
  • as needed sesame seeds

Instructions 

  • Whisk together garlic, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, chili sauce, and cornstarch until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetables and cook 3-4 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until pink, 3-4 minutes.
  • Pour sauce into skillet and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve over rice, garnished with cilantro and sesame seeds.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Adjust spice level with chili sauce.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: shrimp