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Shrimp and Pepper Stir-Fry

Savory Shrimp and Pepper Stir-Fry in Just 30 Minutes

Enjoy a quick and easy Shrimp and Pepper Stir-Fry filled with vibrant colors and flavors that transforms simple ingredients into a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry
  • 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil or sesame/olive oil
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, sliced
  • 1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, sliced
  • 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced or minced shallots
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce or hoisin sauce for vegetarian
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (optional) for thickening
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil or olive oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wok

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Wash and slice the bell peppers into thin strips. Mince three cloves of garlic.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, warm up 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp in a single layer. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque, then remove from pan.
  4. In the same skillet, toss in the sliced bell peppers and minced garlic, stirring for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Return the cooked shrimp, add soy sauce and oyster sauce, stir to coat, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  6. If desired, mix cornstarch with water and add to the skillet, stirring until the sauce thickens for about 1 minute.
  7. Stir everything for an additional minute, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve hot over a bed of cooked rice or egg noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For optimal results, prep all ingredients ahead of time and avoid overcrowding the pan.

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