Quick and Delicious Stir-Fried Shrimp Recipe
Super Simple Stir-Fried Shrimp
Perfect for kids’ meals or a quick, appetizing snack with drinks! This recipe is a delightful combination of tender shrimp and crisp vegetables with a savory sauce.
Main Ingredients
- 8 Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Bell peppers (any color), appropriate amount
- Green onion, appropriate amount
- 4 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced
Sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 0.5 Tbsp Oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp Ketchup
- 1 Tbsp Oligodang (corn syrup or rice syrup)
- 0.5 Tbsp Cooking wine (Mirin or Shaoxing wine)
- 0.5 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 0.5 Tbsp Oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp Ketchup
- 1 Tbsp Oligodang (corn syrup or rice syrup)
- 0.5 Tbsp Cooking wine (Mirin or Shaoxing wine)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, rinse the shrimp thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with paper towels. Thinly slice the garlic cloves. Cut the bell peppers and green onions into bite-sized pieces, about 2-3 cm. Ensuring similar sizes will help them cook evenly.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine the gochujang, oyster sauce, ketchup, oligodang, and cooking wine. Whisk them together until well combined to create a delicious sauce. Pre-mixing the sauce saves valuable time during cooking.
Step 3
Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat and add a moderate amount of cooking oil. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden brown. Be careful not to burn the garlic, as this will affect the overall flavor. The garlic-infused oil adds a wonderful depth to the dish.
Step 4
Once the garlic is fragrant and lightly browned, add the dried shrimp to the pan. Stir-fry the shrimp until they turn pink and opaque. Shrimp cook quickly, so avoid overcooking them, which can make them tough.
Step 5
When the shrimp are almost cooked through, add the chopped green onions and bell peppers to the pan. Stir-fry briefly until the vegetables are tender-crisp. The key here is to maintain their fresh crunch and vibrant color. High heat and quick cooking are ideal.
Step 6
Finally, pour the prepared sauce over the ingredients in the pan. Stir everything together quickly to coat evenly. Cook for another minute or so until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes glossy. This ensures the flavors meld beautifully. Your delicious stir-fried shrimp is now ready!
Step 7
Serve hot over rice as a main dish, or enjoy it as a delightful side dish or appetizer with your favorite beverages. The combination of succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and the sweet, savory, and slightly spicy sauce is truly irresistible. Enjoy your meal!
