Vegetable-Shrimp Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Vegetable-Shrimp Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup water; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 12 green cabbage, small head, shredded; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces; 4 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces; 12 lb asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)

Servings: persons

⅓ cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
12 green cabbage, small head, shredded
1 red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
4 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
12 lb asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)

1
In a small bowl, combine water, soy sauce, cornstarch and sugar.
2
Warm 1 tablespoon oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium heat.
3
Add cabbage, bell pepper, onions, asparagus and garlic.
4
Cook, stirring frequently, 3 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5
Stir in 1 tablespoon of soy-sauce mixture.
6
Cook until mixture is thickened and coats vegetables.
7
Spoon onto plate and keep warm.
8
Warm remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet or wok.
9
Add shrimp, ginger, and crushed red pepper.
10
Cook, stirring 5 minutes or until shrimp are just opaque.
11
Stir in sherry if using and remaining soy-sauce mixture.
12
Cook until mixture is thickened and coats shrimp.
13
Spoon shrimp over the vegetables and serve immediately.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup water, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Vegetable-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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegetable-Shrimp Stir-Fry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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