Shrimp and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with Ginger-Garlic Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 poundshrimp (large, peeled and deveined)
- 3bell peppers (mix of red, yellow, and orange)
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 tablespoonfresh ginger
- 3 tablespoonsoy sauce
- 1 tablespoonrice vinegar
- 1 teaspoonsesame oil
- ½ teaspoonhoney
- 2 tablespoonvegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoonsesame seeds
- 2scallions
Prep
- 01
Mince 4 cloves garlic.
- 02
Mince 1 tablespoon fresh ginger.
- 03
Seed and slice 3 bell peppers into 1-inch pieces.
- 04
Slice 2 scallions into thin rounds.
Method
- 01
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
- 02
Add shrimp in a single layer and cook without stirring for 2 minutes until the bottoms turn pink. Stir and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- 03
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add garlic and ginger, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 04
Add bell peppers and cook, stirring often, for 4 to 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- 05
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and red pepper flakes if using.
- 06
Return shrimp to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss everything together for 1 minute until coated and heated through.
- 07
Transfer to serving bowls, top with sesame seeds and scallion slices, and serve immediately.
Spice Tips
For more heat, increase red pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon or add a pinch of white pepper. A splash of sriracha stirred into the sauce adds both spice and depth. Lime juice brightens the finish if you have it on hand.
Serve over steamed rice or noodles if you'd like. Prep all ingredients before you start cooking—stir-fries move fast.