Description
This Shrimp and Pepper Stir-Fry is a delightful Asian-inspired dish that’s perfect for a quick and flavorful family dinner. The combination of tender shrimp, colorful bell peppers, and a savory sauce makes this stir-fry a favorite among both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 pinch of black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small red onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with cornstarch, soy sauce, and black pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
- Stir-Fry: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, cook shrimp until pink, then set aside. Stir-fry bell peppers, onion, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Add shrimp back, pour in the sauce, toss, and cook briefly.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, serve over cauliflower rice or lettuce wraps.
- You can substitute chicken or tofu for shrimp.
- Use any combination of colorful bell peppers for visual appeal and flavor balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
