Chinese

Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry is a quick Chinese recipe: about 20 minutes from start to finish, for 4 servings. The main ingredients are shrimp, broccoli and bell pepper. The cooking is mostly stir-frying. It is dairy-free. It is on the lighter side, at about 275 calories and 26 g of protein per serving.

Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry, plated (AI-generated illustration)
Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
275 kcal

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Instructions

  1. Peel and devein the shrimp if needed. Pat dry with paper towels. Cut broccoli into small florets, slice bell peppers into strips, and trim snow peas.
  2. Mix soy sauce with cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to create the sauce. Set aside.
  3. Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside. Add broccoli, bell pepper, and snow peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. Return shrimp to the wok, pour the sauce over everything, and toss to coat. Cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens and everything is well coated.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
275 kcal
Protein
26 g
Fat
10 g
Carbs
20 g

Approximate values for one serving.

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