Description
A quick and flavorful shrimp stir fry with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a savory sauce, perfect for a light and tasty meal.
Ingredients
- Sauce:
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (minced, optional)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- Shrimp:
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails left intact optional)
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (divided)
- Aromatics:
- 3 green onions (chopped, white and light green parts)
- 2–3 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger (use microplane grater)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, and cilantro. Set aside.
- Prepare the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp very dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, add shrimp and cornstarch. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a wok or large sauté pan over high heat. Once the wok is very hot, add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 1 minute until one side is seared. Flip and sear the other side for another minute. The shrimp don’t need to be cooked through yet. Remove the shrimp to a plate and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Turn the heat down to medium and allow the wok to cool a bit. Add the remaining tablespoon of cooking oil. Add the green onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant. If adding vegetables (like snow peas, baby corn, etc.), add them now and stir-fry until bright in color and crisp-crunchy.
- Combine and Finish: Pour in the sauce mixture and return the shrimp to the pan. Stir-fry for another minute or so until the shrimp is cooked through.
- Serve: Serve immediately. Enjoy your flavorful Shrimp Stir Fry with Garlic & Ginger!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the stir fry by adding other vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or baby corn.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
