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Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snap Peas
Get ready for a taste adventure with our Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snap Peas. This dish is all about juicy shrimp and crunchy peas. It's your answer to a quick, wholesome dinner on those bustling weeknights or even a power lunch to shake things up. And remember - it's faster than takeout and a whole lot more fun.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, cornstarch, and black pepper.
- Step 2
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over high heat.
- Step 3
Add the ginger slices and garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
IF USING RAW SHRIMP
- Step 4
If using raw shrimp, add the shrimp and stir-fry until just pink for 2-3 minutes. (the shrimp will still be raw in the middle, but will finish when the veggies are cooked)
- Step 5
Add snap peas and red pepper, and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, until the veggies are crisp-tender. Do not overcook the veggies, Chinese veggies are always crisp and crunchy.
- Step 6
Pour in the sauce and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp and veggies.
- Step 7
If the sauce is too thick, add a few tablespoons of water and stir until the sauce just coats the dish.
IF USING VELVETED SHRIMP
- Step 8
Add snap peas and red pepper, and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, until the veggies are crisp-tender. Do not overcook the veggies, Chinese veggies are always crisp and crunchy.
- Step 9
Add the velveted shrimp and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
- Step 10
Pour in the sauce and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp and veggies.
- Step 11
If the sauce is too thick, add a few tablespoons of water and stir until the sauce just coats the dish.
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