🍤 Shrimp Pepper Stir-Fry 🌶️

Fast, colorful, and delicious—juicy shrimp tossed with bell peppers, onion, and a savory garlic sauce for a quick weeknight win.

Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced (optional)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or lemon juice)
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thicker sauce)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Chopped green onions or cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Prep: Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Make sauce: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry (if using).
3. Stir-fry veggies: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add bell peppers and onion; cook 3–4 minutes until slightly tender. Add garlic (and ginger, if using) for 30 seconds. Transfer veggies to a plate.
4. Sear shrimp: Add remaining 1 tbsp oil. Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink.
5. Combine: Return veggies to pan, pour in sauce, and toss for 1–2 minutes until coated and glossy.
6. Serve: Garnish with green onions or cilantro. Enjoy with rice or noodles.

Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Servings: 3–4
• Kcal: ~280 kcal per serving

✨ Crisp peppers, tender shrimp, and a silky savory sauce—simple and satisfying.