Enjoy a quick and easy weeknight dinner with this delicious shrimp vegetable stir fry recipe. Packed with colorful and crunchy vegetables, succulent shrimp, and a savory sauce, this dish is not only tasty but also nutritious. In just a few minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that the whole family will love. With the perfect balance of flavors and textures, this stir fry is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped for garnish
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, water, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic and onion to the skillet and cook until fragrant and onion is translucent.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the bell peppers, broccoli florets, snow peas, and carrot.
- Stir fry the vegetables for 3-4 minutes or until they are tender-crisp.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and pour in the sauce mixture.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened and coated the shrimp and vegetables.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve the shrimp vegetable stir fry over steamed rice or noodles.
Interesting Facts
Stir frying is a popular cooking technique in many Asian cuisines.
Shrimp is a good source of protein and low in calories.
The variety of colorful vegetables in this dish provides a range of nutrients and antioxidants.