Get ready to transform your kitchen into a sizzling Asian cuisine hotspot with this mouthwatering Stir Fried Spicy Ginger Shrimp recipe! In just 25 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-quality dish that will make your taste buds dance with excitement. Imagine succulent shrimp perfectly seared and coated in a fiery ginger and chili sauce that promises to deliver a flavor explosion in every single bite. Whether you're a seasoned home chef or a cooking novice, this recipe is your ticket to an incredible meal that looks impressive but is surprisingly simple to prepare.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Shrimp
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Bell pepper
- Green onions
- Soy sauce
- Chili flakes
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients: 1 pound of shrimp (peeled and deveined), 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger (finely chopped), 3 cloves of garlic (minced), 1 bell pepper (sliced into thin strips), 4 green onions (chopped), 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of chili flakes, and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. This helps to ensure they sear properly in the pan.
- Prepare your vegetables by slicing the bell pepper into thin strips and chopping the green onions. Set them aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce and chili flakes. This will be your sauce for the stir-fry.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Allow the oil to heat until it shimmers.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped ginger to the hot oil. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds or until fragrant, being careful not to let them burn.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring, allowing them to sear. Once they turn pink on one side, flip them over to cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
- Once the shrimp are nearly cooked through, add the sliced bell pepper to the pan. Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until the bell pepper is tender-crisp.
- Pour the soy sauce and chili flake mixture over the shrimp and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the shrimp are fully cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped green onions. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the stir-fried spicy ginger shrimp hot, either on its own or over a bed of steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Tips
- Pat your shrimp completely dry before cooking to ensure a perfect sear and prevent steaming.
- Use high heat and a wide skillet or wok to allow ingredients to cook quickly and evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the pan - cook shrimp in a single layer for the best caramelization.
- Chop ingredients uniformly to ensure even cooking times.
- Have all ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking, as stir-frying happens very quickly.
- Fresh ginger and garlic are key to maximizing flavor - avoid using pre-minced versions if possible.
- Adjust chili flakes to your personal spice tolerance - you can always add more heat, but you can't take it away!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 153kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 150mg
