Shrimp Stir Fry

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Shrimp stir fry is a quick and easy dinner recipe that you can have on the table in about 20 minutes! Juicy shrimp, zucchini, and bell pepper are coated in a sweet and savory homemade sauce that's served over steamed rice.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Servings: servings

Calories: 390kcal

Ingredients

Stir fry

1 cup long grain white rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper, thin sliced
1 medium zucchini, sliced into half moons
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed

Sauce

1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ cup low sodium soy sauce
¼ cup chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground ginger, or 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons oyster sauce

Instructions

Cook rice according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a bowl add the sauce ingredients: cornstarch, soy sauce, broth, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and oyster sauce. Whisk to combine and set aside.
In a large nonstick pan over medium heat, add vegetable oil. When hot, add bell pepper and zucchini and cook until lightly browned around the edges, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes on the first side. Flip shrimp.
After flipping shrimp, add sauce to pan. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until shrimp is cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly.
Serve over prepared rice.

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Notes

Leftovers will keep for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.
If you prefer less sauce, entire sauce recipe can be halved.
Recipe can be prepared with your favorite protein, like cubed chicken or steak.

Nutrition Estimate

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese