Savory Shrimp Stir Fry

Ingredients

Cooking oil

2 tablespoons

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Water

1/4 cup

Cornstarch

1 tablespoon

Sesame oil

1 tablespoon

Soy sauce

3 tablespoons

Fresh ginger

1 tablespoon, grated

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Snow peas

1 cup, trimmed

Carrots

2, julienned

Broccoli florets

1 cup

Bell peppers

1 cup, sliced (any color)

Shrimp

1 pound, peeled and deveined

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, water, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create a savory sauce. Set aside.
2. Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and stir fry for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers, julienned carrots, broccoli florets, and snow peas. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and vegetables.
6. Stir fry for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and beautifully coats the shrimp and vegetables.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting according to your preference.
8. Serve the shrimp stir fry hot over a bed of steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.