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.