Description
This Asian shrimp stir-fry recipe is quick, vibrant, and loaded with bold flavors like soy, garlic, ginger, and sesame. Perfect for weeknights or light meal preps, this dish is ready in under 30 minutes and customizable for spice or sweetness.
Ingredients
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp neutral cooking oil (canola or avocado)
Instructions
Prep the Shrimp
Pat shrimp dry. Toss with cornstarch and a pinch of salt for light crispiness.Make the Sauce
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.Sear the Shrimp
Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.Sauté Aromatics
Lower heat. Add sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.Simmer the Sauce
Add the soy mixture and simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Toss & Serve
Return shrimp to the skillet and stir to coat in sauce. Top with sliced green onions. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Frozen shrimp? Thaw under cold water and pat dry before cooking.
- Marinate tip: For extra flavor, marinate shrimp for 10–15 minutes in soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic before cooking.
- Baking soda soak? Try soaking shrimp in ½ tsp baking soda + 1 cup water for 15 minutes to firm the texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~1 cup
- Calories: ~260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 180mg