Shrimp Stir Fry With a Kick Recipe

Name: Shrimp Stir Fry With a Kick
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb fresh shrimp; ½ cup snow peas; 1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained; 3 carrots, julianed; 2 heads broccoli, florets only; 8 -10 mushrooms, sliced; 12 green pepper, chopped; 12 red pepper, chopped; 12 yellow pepper, chopped; 1 medium onion, sliced; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; 1 -2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (more or less to taste); 3 -4 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; ½ cup water; 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

12 lb fresh shrimp
½ cup snow peas
1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
3 carrots, julianed
2 heads broccoli, florets only
8 -10 mushrooms, sliced
12 green pepper, chopped
12 red pepper, chopped
12 yellow pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, sliced
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 -2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (more or less to taste)
3 -4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ cup water
3 tablespoons cornstarch

1
Combine all ingredients for sauce in a small bowl.
2
Put aside and let set.
3
Prepare Vegetables and place in large steaming ziplock bag.
4
Add shrimp.
5
Poor sauce over and close bag.
6
Shake bag and place in microwave and cook on high for 10 minute.
7
Remove from bag into large pan.
8
Combine water and cornstarch until smooth.
9
Stir into stir fry in pan.
10
You may have to repeat this until you get it to the thickness of your liking.
11
If you prefer to stir-fry using a pan:.
12
Prepare sauce and vegetables as above.
13
Place vegetables into pan and saute over medium heat for 5 minute
14
Add sauce and shrimp and saute anther 5 minute.
15
Then thicken with cornstarch and water.

2026

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

Carbs

364

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb fresh shrimp, ½ cup snow peas, 1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained, 3 carrots, julianed, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Stir Fry With a Kick falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp Stir Fry With a Kick

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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