Description
This Garlic Chili Shrimp Stir-Fry is a quick, flavorful Asian-inspired dish featuring tender shrimp sautéed with crisp vegetables and coated in a spicy, savory sauce. Perfect for a fast and satisfying weeknight dinner, it combines the heat of chili garlic sauce with the freshness of ginger and garlic, balanced by a touch of honey and rice vinegar. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Vegetables
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas or green beans, trimmed
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (adjust to spice level)
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Coat the Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside to prepare for searing.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined. Set aside.
- Sear the Shrimp: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until they turn pink and develop a slight crispiness. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, add a splash of oil if needed. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced red bell pepper, and snap peas. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
- Combine and Finish Cooking: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and vegetables, and stir to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is heated through.
- Serve: Serve the stir-fry hot over steamed rice or noodles. Optionally, garnish with sliced green onions or toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce to control the spiciness according to your preference.
- This dish cooks quickly, so have all ingredients prepped and ready before starting the cooking process.
- For a low-carb alternative, serve this stir-fry over cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables instead of regular rice or noodles.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Peeling and deveining shrimp ahead of time saves cooking time.
