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 to 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced, save some dark green for garnish
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger root or about 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, 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.
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