Cabbage and Shrimp Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Shrimp (1 pound, peeled and deveined)
• Cabbage (4 cups, sliced (green or napa))
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
• Cooking oil (2 tablespoons (vegetable or canola))
• Soy sauce (3 tablespoons)
• Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
• Rice vinegar (1 tablespoon)
• Honey (1 tablespoon)
• Red pepper flakes (1 teaspoon (adjust to taste))
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)
• Green onions (2, sliced (for garnish))
• Toasted sesame seeds (1 tablespoon (for garnish))

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper to create a flavorful stir-fry sauce. Set aside.
2. Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add the sliced cabbage and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until slightly softened but still crunchy.
6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet along with the prepared sauce. Stir well to coat the shrimp and cabbage evenly.
7. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and everything to heat through.
8. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
9. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal and enjoy!