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Shrimp Stir-Fry with Homemade Black Bean Sauce
Experience the harmonious blend of succulent shrimp, vibrant bell peppers, and aromatic onions, all stir-fried to perfection and coated in a savory homemade black bean sauce. This time-honored Chinese dish, with its roots in the Cantonese cuisine, is a delightful combination of textures and flavors that promises to transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of Guangdong province.
Ingredients
- Shrimp
- 1 pound, peeled and deveined
- Salt
- to taste
- Black pepper
- to taste
- Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons
- Bell peppers
- 2, sliced
- Onion
- 1 large, sliced
- Green onions
- 2, chopped for garnish
- Water
- 1/4 cup
- Black bean sauce
- 1/4 cup
- Garlic
- 3 cloves, minced
- Ginger
- 1 tablespoon, grated
- Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons
- Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the black bean sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Stir until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. This is your homemade black bean sauce.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and stir-fry until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Stir-fry until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet. Pour in the black bean sauce mixture and the water. Stir well to coat the shrimp and vegetables in the sauce.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve the shrimp stir-fry over steamed rice, garnished with green onions. Enjoy your journey through the flavors of Cantonese cuisine!
Tips
- To ensure the shrimp stays tender and juicy, avoid overcooking it. As soon as it turns pink, remove it from the heat.
- You can add other vegetables like snow peas, broccoli, or zucchini to this stir-fry for added color and nutrition.
Dietary Information
Servings: 4 Dish Type: Main Course Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Calories: 300 Fat: 10g Carbs: 20g Protein: 30g Sodium: 1200mg Sugar: 3g
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