Shrimp and Pepper Stir Fry with Vegetables

Shrimp And Pepper Stir Fry

Step 1: Prepare the vegetables [00:29]

• Mince the garlic and slice the ginger.
• Cut the green onions into 2-inch pieces, keeping the stem and leafy parts separate.
• Cut the onion into large chunks and separate the layers.
• Cut the bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2: Marinate the shrimp [01:17]

• Clean and pat the shrimp dry.
• Combine the shrimp with salt, sugar, white pepper, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp water, and 1/2 tsp sesame oil. Mix thoroughly.

Step 3: Prepare the thickening sauce [01:46]

• Mix 1/2 tsp cornstarch and 1/3 cup water in a small bowl until the cornstarch is completely dissolved.

Step 4: Stir fry the vegetables [02:00]

• Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
• Add the onion and bell pepper to the pan and stir fry for 20 seconds.
• Season with a tiny bit of sugar and a little salt, and continue stir-frying for 90 seconds. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 5: Cook the shrimp [02:32]

• Heat a little more oil in the same pan and sauté the ginger slices briefly to release flavor.
• Add the marinated shrimp and pan-fry until the bottom side is golden brown. Turn the shrimp and pan-fry the other side until golden brown.
• Add the minced garlic and the stem parts of the green onion. Stir fry briefly.

Step 6: Season and thicken [03:12]

• Add rice wine and cook for a few seconds to let the alcohol evaporate.
• Season with oyster sauce, soy sauce, and dark soy sauce. Stir fry until all shrimp have an even color.
• Add the cornstarch and water mixture (stir it before adding), and stir until the sauce thickens.

Step 7: Combine and serve [03:57]

• Add the cooked vegetables, the leafy parts of the green onion, a touch of sesame oil, and black pepper.
• Give everything a final toss to coat, then serve.