Spicy Hawaiian Papaya & Shrimp Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Spicy Hawaiian Papaya & Shrimp Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch squares (about 2 cs.); 12 green onions, cut into 3/4-inch lengths (about 1 c.); 2 cloves garlic, chopped finely; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 large ripe papaya, peeled and seeded,cut into 3/4-inch dice (about 2 cs.); 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch squares (about 2 cs.)
12 green onions, cut into 3/4-inch lengths (about 1 c.)
2 cloves garlic, chopped finely
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large ripe papaya, peeled and seeded,cut into 3/4-inch dice (about 2 cs.)
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1
Whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, and sesame oil; whisk in cornstarch and crushed red pepper.
2
Reserve.
3
Heat oil in a wok or heavy frying pan.
4
Over high heat, stir-fry bell pepper until tender-crisp, about 1 minute.
5
Stir in onion, and garlic; cook 1 minute stirring constantly.
6
Stir in shrimp; cook, stirring constantly until shrimp is firm and opaque, about 2 minutes.
7
Stir in papaya; heat through.
8
Rewhisk soy sauce mixture; stir into pan.
9
Cook until mixture thickens, about 30 seconds.
10
Remove from heat; stir in cilantro.
11
Serve with steamed rice.

375

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Spicy Hawaiian Papaya & Shrimp Stir-Fry 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.

Spicy Hawaiian Papaya & Shrimp Stir-Fry

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