Tender Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry: Perfect as a Side Dish or Over Rice!
A Delicious Shrimp Stir-Fry Recipe Using Frozen Shrimp and Fresh Vegetables
Whip up a delightful meal using the frozen shrimp you always keep in your freezer! Shrimp is an incredibly versatile ingredient that complements both Korean and Western cuisine beautifully. Today, we’re stir-frying shrimp with vibrant vegetables in a special sauce made with oyster sauce, soy sauce, and ketchup. This shrimp stir-fry is fantastic as a flavorful side dish or served over rice for a hearty meal! It’s simple yet bursting with flavor, guaranteed to satisfy the whole family. Enjoy the delightful texture of plump shrimp and the savory, umami-rich sauce that will have you clearing your plate in no time.
Main Ingredients- 10 frozen shrimp
- 1/4 red bell pepper
- 1/4 yellow bell pepper
- 1/4 onion
- 1 handful of chives
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
Sauce Ingredients- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp ketchup
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine (like Mirin)
- 1/2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp ketchup
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine (like Mirin)
- 1/2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 10 frozen shrimp. Thaw them by soaking in water, then rinse thoroughly under cold running water. Make sure to pat them completely dry with paper towels to prevent oil splattering during cooking.
Step 2
Prepare the vegetables. Slice 1/4 red bell pepper, 1/4 yellow bell pepper, and 1/4 onion into strips. Cut about a handful of chives into lengths similar to the other vegetables.
Step 3
Let’s make the special sauce for a delicious shrimp stir-fry! In a bowl, combine 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp oyster sauce, 1 Tbsp ketchup, and 2 Tbsp cooking wine. Add 1/2 Tbsp sugar and mix well. Finally, stir in 1 Tbsp sesame oil and 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds for added aroma. Your sauce is ready!
Step 4
Heat some cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic and stir until fragrant. Once the garlic aroma releases, add the sliced onions and sauté until they become translucent. Sautéing the aromatics first infuses the oil with delicious flavors, enhancing the overall taste of the dish.
Step 5
As the onions begin to turn translucent, add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers and continue to stir-fry. It’s best to cook the bell peppers until they are tender-crisp, so avoid overcooking them.
Step 6
Once the bell peppers are slightly cooked, add the drained shrimp and the chopped chives. Stir-fry quickly. Shrimp cooks very fast, so it’s important to manage the cooking time with the other ingredients.
Step 7
When the shrimp turns pink and starts to cook through, pour in all of the prepared sauce. To prevent the sauce from burning, reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir-fry quickly to ensure the sauce evenly coats all the ingredients. Cook until a glossy sheen appears and everything is well combined.
Step 8
And there you have it – a delightful meeting between frozen shrimp and fresh vegetables! This shrimp stir-fry is a wonderful side dish on its own, but it transforms into a hearty meal when served over warm rice as a rice bowl. The texture of the plump shrimp and the irresistible savory flavor of the special sauce, a blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and ketchup, are truly delightful. This versatile sauce also pairs wonderfully with ingredients like pork or beef, allowing you to create fantastic stir-fried dishes!
