Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry

Submitted by gailanng

"An uncomplicated stir fry. Add a spicy pepper for kick."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb cleaned shrimp
• 3 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 lb fresh broccoli (about 1/2 bunch)
• 4 tablespoons oil, divided (sesame oil adds more flavor)
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• 6 ounces frozen pea pods, thawed
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

directions

1. In a bowl, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch, ginger; add garlic and shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate.
2. Remove tough ends from broccoli; cut stalks into 3/4" pieces and head into flowerettes.
3. Add broccoli to 1 quart boiling water. Cook 1 minute, uncovered; 1 minute covered. Drain and rinse immediately; set aside.
4. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet or wok over medium heat.
5. Add shrimp mixture. Cook and stir until shrimp are opaque and white; remove from pan and set aside.
6. Combine cold water, soy sauce, remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch and bouillon in small bowl.
7. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet or wok. Add broccoli; cook until tender.
8. Add pea pods; cook 1 minute.
9. Add cornstarch mixture; cook until bubbly.
10. Add shrimp and cook until sauce thickens.
11. Serve over steamed rice.

Reviews

[mums the word]

I loved this recipe! I added (parboiled) carrots and quartered zucchini and I added a tsp of soy sauce to the shrimp mixture. Great flavour and I didn't have to heat up the kitchen which was an added bonus. I served over rice noodles, and it was a hit! Thx gailanng, I will def make this again!

 

[eatingout]

Excellent recipe! I added some sliced carrots and more ginger than the recipe called for, I like ginger. I also deep fried some vegetable pot stickers to go with the meal for Valentines and my entire family just loved it!! Thank you!

 

[English_Rose]

What a great summer stir fry! I used a little more garlic and soy sauce as I also added some thin rice noodles to make a one dish meal. Perfect thank you GailAnn, posted for ZWT6 Ya Ya's

 

[teresas]

Very tasty stir fry. The flavors blend well together. During step 7, I added a sliced jalapeno for some heat. Next time I plan to use some sliced red bell pepper to add more color to this wonderful dish. This is easy to prepare and looks great plated. Thanks for posting.

 

[Jubes]

*Reviewed for Aussie Forum Recipe Tag Game* Super easy stir-fry with clear instructions. I used fresh snow peas instead of the frozen (not available here). Also used a gluten-free soy sauce and bouillon cube to make our meal gluten-free. Served over a bed of steamed white rice. Next time I'd like to add more variety of veges and I will add the suggested spicey pepper for some extra zing. Photo also being posted