Description
Quick and flavourful Chinese shrimp stir-fry with snow peas, ready in 20 minutes! Perfect for weeknights or meal prep. Enjoy tender shrimp, crisp veggies, and a savoury sauce.
Ingredients
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SHRIMP
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock, OR vegetable stock
- 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper, OR black pepper
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
STIR FRY
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil, divided
- 8 ounces snow peas, cleaned and strings removed
- 1 2 inch piece ginger, peeled and julienned
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shrimp and all the marinade ingredients. Toss to combine set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients together. Set aside.
- In a wok or saucepan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of oil until hot. Add the shrimp into a single layer. Cook each side for 1 minute. Stir until the shrimp are no longer translucent and fully curled. Transfer them to a plate or bowl and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil and ginger. Cook until ginger is aromatic, about 1 minute.
- Arrange the snow peas in the pan in a single layer with minimal overlapping. Cook for 30 seconds without touching to let the bottom brown a little. Flip to cook the other side for 30 seconds or so, or until the snow peas begin to soften.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Stir the sauce before adding to the pan. Stir and cook until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
- Divide into serving plates and serve with rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Chinese