Shrimp and Peas
A quick and flavorful shrimp and peas stir-fry with ginger, garlic, and green onions. Ready in just 20 minutes—perfect over rice or noodles!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, large, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced, save some dark green for garnish
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 1/2 cups peas, frozen, steamed
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon sambal, Asian chili paste, or to taste, optional
- hot cooked rice or Asian noodles
Instructions
- Sauté the shrimp and aromatics. Heat vegetable oil in heavy skillet over medium-high heat; add shrimp and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to low and add the green onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Cook, stirring, for 4 to 5 minutes or until the shrimp is opaque and cooked through.
- Add the remaining ingredients. In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar, salt, soy sauce, and water. Gradually add the mixture to the shrimp, along with the peas. Continue cooking over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened.
- Serve. Spoon the shrimp and peas over rice or noodles and garnish with extra green sliced green onion tops.
Nutrition
Calories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 38gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 274mgSodium: 582mgPotassium: 616mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 506IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 133mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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