Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
Delight in this quick and flavorful Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry, packed with fresh veggies and a savory sauce!
Ingredients
- 6 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chili paste (sambal oelek or similar)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper sliced thin
- 1/2 pound asparagus cut into 2-inch pieces, trimmed
- 1 cup snow peas
- 2 pounds large shrimp peeled, deveined, tail-on
- Cooked rice for serving
- Chopped cilantro fresh
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the garlic, 1/4 cup of water, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, chili paste, and cornstarch until it’s smooth.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the sliced bell pepper, trimmed asparagus, and snow peas. Stir the veggies occasionally, cooking until they soften slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the shrimp to the pan and stir as they cook, turning pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes more.
- Pour the sauce into the pan and stir everything together. Let it cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp and vegetables evenly.
- Serve the stir fry over a bed of cooked rice, and garnish with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds for a tasty finish.