Description
Delightful “Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Mushrooms” brings Chinese coastal flavors straight to kitchen tables. Crisp vegetables and succulent shrimp dance together in a quick, elegant meal that promises restaurant-quality dining without leaving home.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) shrimp (peeled & deveined)
Vegetables:
- 2 cups (300 grams) snow peas (trimmed)
- 1 cup (100 grams) mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for thickening)
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp with soy sauce and cornstarch, allowing the flavors to penetrate for several minutes while preparing other ingredients.
- Create a harmonious sauce by blending soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, chicken broth, and cornstarch in a small mixing bowl, ensuring all components are thoroughly combined.
- Heat oil in a spacious wok or skillet, bringing it to a sizzling temperature that will quickly seal the shrimp’s exterior.
- Sear the marinated shrimp swiftly, cooking until they transform from translucent to a vibrant pink, then transfer to a temporary holding plate.
- Infuse the same cooking vessel with aromatic notes of garlic, ginger, and optional red pepper flakes, releasing their intense fragrance into the oil.
- Introduce snow peas and mushrooms to the pan, allowing them to dance and caramelize while maintaining a crisp texture.
- Reunite the perfectly cooked shrimp with the vegetables, creating a dynamic culinary ensemble.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the ingredients, gently stirring to ensure every morsel is luxuriously coated and the sauce achieves a glossy, thickened consistency.
- Transfer the stir-fry to a serving platter, accompanied by steamed rice or noodles, and garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds or delicate green onion slivers for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Marinate shrimp briefly to enhance tenderness and infuse deeper flavor profiles without making the seafood tough or rubbery.
- Use high heat and quick cooking techniques to maintain crisp vegetable textures and prevent mushiness in snow peas and mushrooms.
- Swap protein options easily by substituting shrimp with chicken, tofu, or plant-based alternatives for dietary flexibility and personal preference.
- Reduce sodium content by using low-sodium soy sauce and controlling additional salt additions during the cooking process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg