Shrimp and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with Garlic Soy Sauce (Print version)

Juicy shrimp, crisp bell peppers, and onion tossed in a glossy garlic soy sauce for a fast weeknight stir-fry.

# Ingredients:

For the sauce

01 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

02 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

03 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) low-sodium chicken broth or water

04 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

05 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

06 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch

07 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar

For the stir-fry

08 - 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined

09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

10 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as avocado, canola, or peanut oil

11 - 2 large bell peppers, thinly sliced, mixed colors if possible

12 - 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced

13 - 4 cloves garlic, minced

14 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced, for serving

15 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for serving, optional

16 - Cooked rice or noodles, for serving, optional

# Instructions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, broth, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and sugar until smooth. Set near the stove.

02 - Pat the shrimp very dry with paper towels and season with black pepper. Dry shrimp cook with better texture and keep the sauce from thinning out.

03 - Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the bell peppers and onion, then stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender with lightly browned edges.

04 - Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Do not let it turn dark brown.

05 - Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, turning often, until the shrimp are pink and mostly opaque.

06 - Whisk the sauce once more, pour it into the pan, and toss for 1 minute until glossy and lightly thickened. Remove from the heat, garnish with scallions and sesame seeds, and serve hot over rice or noodles if desired.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served immediately while the peppers are still crisp.

02 - Use low-sodium soy sauce to keep the glaze balanced.

03 - For extra heat, add 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce to the sauce.

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